Clothing, shoes, linens and other textiles can be reused or recycled into insulation and rags — even torn or stained items. Keep them out of the trash; nearly all textiles are divertible.

In New Jersey we list 15 textiles & clothing drop-off locations across 15 cities, with the most in Fair Lawn, Florence, Glen Rock, Hawthorne and Lafayette Township. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Textiles & Clothing Drop-Off Locations in New Jersey

Madison Recycling Center

📍Madison · 38 Station Rd, Madison, NJ 07940
📞+1 973-593-3088
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Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority

📍Lafayette Township · 34 NJ-94, Lafayette Township, NJ 07848
📞+1 973-579-6998
🕐Today: 7 AM–2 PM
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Morris County Recycling Center

📍Long Valley · 54 Rock Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
📞+1 908-876-3382
🕐Today: Closed
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Florence Twp Recycling Center

📍Florence · Florence Twp Recycling Center, Florence, NJ 08518
📞+1 609-499-2525
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Fair Lawn Recycling Center

📍Fair Lawn · 20-05 Saddle River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
📞+1 201-794-5341
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:15 PM
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Tenafly Recycling Center

📍Tenafly · 153 Grove St, Tenafly, NJ 07670
📞+1 201-541-7325
🕐Today: Closed
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Hawthorne Recycling Center

📍Hawthorne · Hawthorne Recycling Center, Ryerson Way, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
📞+1 973-427-5330
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–4 PM
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Middlesex Recycling Center

📍Middlesex · 1200 Mountain Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
📞+1 800-488-6242
🕐Today: 6 AM–5:45 PM
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Linden Recycling Center

📍Linden · 2 Donaldson Pl, Linden, NJ 07036
📞+1 908-474-8666
🕐Today: 7 AM–2:30 PM
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Glen Rock Recycling Center

📍Glen Rock · 350 Doremus Ave, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
📞+1 201-670-3990
🕐Today: 8 AM–3 PM
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Ridgewood Recycling Center

📍Ridgewood · 203 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
📞+1 201-670-3373
🕐Today: 8 AM–3 PM
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Morristown Recycling Center

📍Morristown · 90 Lake Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
📞+1 973-644-4382
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:15 PM
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South Plainfield Recycling Center

📍South Plainfield · South Plainfield Recycling Center, Kenneth Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
📞+1 908-226-7620
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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📍Ringwood · 60 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456
📞+1 973-475-7179
🕐Today: Closed
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Point Pleasant Recycling Center

📍Point Pleasant · 3214 NJ-88, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
🕐Today: 8 AM–3:45 PM
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Recycling Textiles & Clothing in New Jersey: What to Know

👕 Wearable clothing & shoes
Donated for reuse through thrift and charity partners.
🧵 Worn/damaged textiles
Recycled into insulation, wiping rags and fiber — bag separately and label.

How to Prepare Textiles & Clothing

  • Keep textiles clean and dry — moldy items get thrown out.
  • Bag wearable and damaged items separately if the site asks.
  • Pair and tie shoes together.

Textiles & Clothing Recycling FAQ — New Jersey

Which New Jersey cities have the most textiles & clothing drop-off locations?

The most textiles & clothing drop-offs are in Fair Lawn (1), Florence (1), Glen Rock (1), Hawthorne (1) and Lafayette Township (1). In total we list 15 locations across 15 New Jersey cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle textiles and clothing in New Jersey?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full New Jersey directory. Donation drop-off bins and thrift partners accept most textiles, even worn ones. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off textiles and clothing?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put textiles and clothing in my curbside bin?

Usually no — textiles and clothing typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all textile & clothing recycling locations by city, the full New Jersey recycling directory, or textiles & clothing recycling in North Carolina, Oregon, Massachusetts, PUERTO-RICO, Tennessee.