Textile Collection Program

Make sure your textiles get reused/recycled and don’t end up in the landfill.

WHEN?

Occurs on your regular collection day during the first full week of June and October of each year.

WHO?

ACI of San Leandro Single-Family and Multi-Family customers.

WHAT?

Textiles are items made of natural or artificial fibers and fabrics, such as clothing, towels, linens, bathmats, curtains, etc.

HOW?

Place bags of clean textiles by 6 am curbside on your collection day during the weeks listed above. Multi-family complex residents, refer to your property manager for any questions related to specific collection areas for your complex.
Ensure bags are visible to the Alameda County Industries (ACI) driver by placing the bags curbside alongside collection carts or at the designated area.
Do not place bags behind or on top of carts.
Textiles will be collected with a special vehicle that may arrive earlier or later than regular collection vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE: Tax-deductible receipts are not provided.

YES – THESE BAGGED ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED:

Clothing: Bandanas, Beanies, Blouses, Dresses, Footwear (Shoes, Sandals, Slippers, etc.), Gloves/Mittens, Hats/Caps, Jackets/Coats, Jeans, Leg Warmers, Pants, Scarves, Shawls, Shorts, Skirts, Socks, Sweaters, Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, Swimsuits, Ties, T-Shirts, and Undergarments.
Bedding: Bed Sheets, Blankets, and Pillow Covers.
Floor/Wall: Area Rugs (no larger than 9’x12’), Bathmats, Carpet (no larger than 9’x12’), and Curtains.
Miscellaneous: Stuffed Animals (small to medium size) and Towels

NO – THESE ITEMS ARE NOT ACCEPTED:

No textiles that are wet, moldy, or have human biowaste, blood, toxic chemicals, or motor oil on them.
No light-up shoes, light-up clothes, or light-up stuffed animals.
No electric blankets.
No mattress toppers or pillows.
No loose items. All items must be bagged.

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