Curbside 'Up-Cycling' Lets Town Of Mamaroneck Donate Instead Of Sending To The Incinerator

Press release from the Town of Mamaroneck:

The Town of Mamaroneck is happy to announce that it has partnered with "Helpsy," a new recycling service made available through the County of Westchester, to provide curbside textile collection for all unincorporated Town residents. This is a pickup service being handled by Helpsy directly and is not being done by Town or Sanitation Commission staff.

To schedule a free pick-up, sign up here, bag up your unwanted clothes, and set them out in a sealed plastic bag on collection day. Helpsy’s only request is that items be clean, dry, and odorless.

Recycling saves your time, the town’s money, and the planet’s resources. Recycling is for everyone!

Below is a list of items that Helpsy will accept on Tuesday's collection day:

Footwear:
Shoes, Heels, Flats, Sandals, Flip Flops, Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots), Sneakers, Cleats, Slippers

Clothing:
Tops (t-shirt, blouses, shirts, tank tops), Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Dresses, Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers), Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts), Suits, Socks, Pajamas, Slips, Bras, Underwear, Baby clothing

Accessories:
Hats, Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes), Belts, Glove, Ties, Scarves, Bathrobes, Jewelry

Linens:
Sheets/pillowcases, Blankets, Comforters, Curtains/Drapes, Aprons, Dish cloths, Cloth napkins, Table linens, Quilts

Other:
Luggage, Sports jerseys, Stuffed animals

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