Every year NYC residents throw away approximately 195,000 tons of clothes, towels, blankets, curtains, shoes, handbags, belts, and other textiles and apparel.

refashionNYC is NYC's official clothing reuse program in partnership with NYC Department of Sanitation and Housing Works to make textile donations as easy as possible, through a convenient in-building service.

What’s Accepted

• Clothing (from women, men & children)

• Shoes, purses, gloves, scarves, hats & belts

• Towels, curtains, bedding & linens

• Clean rags and torn clothing

Clothing and accessories donated through refashionNYC are sorted out at the Housing Works warehouse in Queens.

How it Works

DSNY (Department of Sanitation NY) will visit your building to discuss how many bins you want, what sizes are best, and where they should be placed. The refashionNYC donation bin is offered in two sizes:

• Small (2’ deep x 4’ wide x 6’ high)

• Large (3.5’ deep x 4’ wide x 6’ high)

Tax receipts (for up to $250) are available on the bin.

Who is Eligible

• Apartment buildings with over ten units

• Office buildings

• Commercial businesses (such as fashion industry, storage facilities, gyms, laundromats, and hotels)

• Schools and institutions

How to Enroll & More

Use Apartment Programs Inquiry to sign up for refashionNYC or get more info about the program.