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WHAT WE DO
HELPSY is the largest clothing collector in the Northeast. We partner with municipalities
and organizations across ten states to collect unwanted clothing and other textiles.
Through a combination of clothing drives, thrift store partners, home pick-ups and
recycling bins, HELPSY diverts 30 million pounds of textiles from landfills every year.
HELPSY's goal is to make the process of reusing and recycling these items as easy as
recycling a can of soda.
WHY RECYCLE CLOTHING AND SHOES?
Textile Waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States... occupying
nearly 5% of all landfill space.
The U.S. throws away 36 BILLION pounds of textiles each year —that is nearly
100 pounds of discarded clothing per person!
95% of unwanted clothing can be Reused, Repurposed or Recycled, but only
15% currently is. That amounts to 85% of discarded textiles in the trash!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Business Owners, Landlords, Schools, & Churches
Become a recycling bin host! Hosts can earn money while
helping to save the environment! HELPSY makes it easy.
Individuals and Groups
Consider hosting a clothing drive. You can raise funds for
a cause of your choice, while offering people a venue to
responsibly dispose of unwanted clothes!
Support Recycling
Contact your local town recycling department and let them
know that you would like textile home pick-up in your area.