TrashRules

A field guide for
the things we leave behind.

Clothing & textilesSeattle, Washington

Clothes, shoes, and linens

Threadcycle partners accept dry textiles, including worn or torn pieces. Wet, mildewed, and hazardous contamination are excluded.

Clothing & textiles
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Check the conditions for your item

Confirm that your property is inside the city service area. A ZIP code alone does not establish service.

Your item, your situation

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Where it's being collected

A ZIP code alone does not confirm service. Check with Seattle Public Utilities

Specific limits still apply. Large quantities need separate confirmation.

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The local rules

Seattle

Follow the conditions that match your item and collection service. Open any rule for the full instructions and sources.

Reuse / donationReviewed ruleApplies when: What condition are the textiles in?: Dry and free of mildew and hazardous contamination

Use the official textile directory and confirm that a participating organization accepts your item’s condition before dropping it off.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Conditions

Exceptions to check

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Donate, Share, Resell, and Buy Used · King County: Circular economy: textiles
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: What condition are the textiles in?: Wet or mildewed

Threadcycle excludes wet or mildewed items. Ask SPU at (206) 684-3000 for this item’s disposal route.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Recycle Right · Seattle Public Utilities: Donate, Share, Resell, and Buy Used
Verify with the agencyReviewed ruleApplies when: What condition are the textiles in?: Contaminated with a hazardous material

Do not donate textiles contaminated with hazardous material. Call 206-296-4692 for instructions.

For households · Seattle Public Utilities household collection

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste · Seattle Public Utilities: Donate, Share, Resell, and Buy Used

Places & programs to check

Confirm eligibility and acceptance for your item's condition before making a trip. Listing a location does not confirm that it can take every item.