Ecosmith Recyclers - Clothing
Recycling Center in New Boston, New Hampshire
About This Location
Ecosmith Recyclers, Inc. is a certified B Corporation and family-owned, for-profit textile recycler headquartered at 11 Byam Rd in New Boston, NH—and one of New England's longest-running operations of its kind, continuously collecting clothing, footwear, and household textiles since 1991. The warehouse accepts direct public drop-offs Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM; staff will even unload your vehicle for you. Every clean, dry bag of clothing or shoes you bring in keeps material out of the landfill and simultaneously generates a per-pound donation to a local nonprofit of your choosing from Ecosmith's partner list—part of the company's commitment to donate at least five percent of annual revenue back to the community. Accepted items span virtually the full wardrobe: tops, outerwear, bottoms, socks, pajamas, footwear of all styles, and accessories such as hats, bags, belts, scarves, and ties. Items that cannot be processed include mattresses, carpeting, furniture, bed pillows, wet or contaminated items, and metal, paper, or plastic recyclables (which belong at your town's transfer station).
What Ecosmith Recyclers - Clothing Accepts
What they do not accept
All items must be clean and dry and placed in a tied plastic bag. Non-textile and non-shoe items are universally rejected. When in doubt, call (603) 647-1088.
Fees
- Public clothing/shoe/textile drop-off at warehouse — Free
- Recycling bin placement at your organization's location — Free to host organization; Ecosmith provides bin, signage, pick-up, and insurance at no cost
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off at the warehouse is open to anyone during business hours (Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM). No appointment required for standard drop-off. Staff will unload your vehicle. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Items must be clean, dry, and placed in a tied plastic bag for processing efficiency. Residents from any town or state may drop off; there is no residency restriction stated.
Programs & events
- Beneficiary Program — For every pound of material collected, a donation is made to a local nonprofit, community organization, school, or town of the donor's choosing. Ecosmith commits to donating at least 5% of annual revenue to nonprofits.
- Bin Sponsorship / Fundraising Program — Organizations (schools, PTOs, scout groups, churches, businesses) can host a free Ecosmith collection bin on their property and receive a quarterly payment based on pounds collected.
- Recycle for Gold – Special Olympics NH Partnership — Long-running partnership (10+ years) with Special Olympics New Hampshire; bin hosts receive quarterly payments per pound collected, with a $250 bonus to SONH for each new bin host.
- Ecosmith Scholarship Program — Two $1,000 annual scholarships to graduating Goffstown High School seniors majoring in environmental studies. An additional $1,000 is donated to New Boston Central School, distributed as two $500 scholarships.
- Certified B Corporation — Ecosmith Recyclers holds B Corp certification, reflecting verified social and environmental performance standards.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a charge to drop off clothing or shoes at the New Boston warehouse?
No. Drop-off at the Ecosmith warehouse at 11 Byam Rd is completely free. Staff will unload your vehicle for you.
Do I have to be a New Boston or New Hampshire resident to use the drop-off?
No residency restriction is stated. Ecosmith serves southern NH, northern MA, and parts of ME and VT, and the warehouse drop-off is open to anyone during business hours.
Do items need to be in good condition to be accepted?
Items do not need to be in perfect condition—torn or worn items are fine—but they must be clean and dry and free from contamination (oil, grease, food, waste). Small shredded scraps are not accepted. Ecosmith asks that donations be placed in a tied plastic bag.
Can my school, church, or nonprofit earn money by working with Ecosmith?
Yes. Through the Beneficiary Program, organizations can host a free Ecosmith collection bin on their property and receive a quarterly payment based on the weight of textiles collected. There is no cost to the organization; Ecosmith provides the bin, signage, pick-up service, and a certificate of insurance.
Does Ecosmith accept mattresses, carpeting, or furniture?
No. Mattresses, carpeting, furniture, and bed pillows are explicitly listed as unsuitable for recycling and will not be accepted at the warehouse or in any Ecosmith collection bin.
Last verified: November 2026. Sources: source · source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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