Need to get rid of old clothes? NJ county launches official program

👚 NJ county launches new used clothing and accessory recycling program

👚 The idea is to reduce waste at landfills

👚 Bins are available in three county locations

Union County is launching a county-wide used clothing and accessory recycling program.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with Helpsy, a leading New Jersey-based sustainable clothing and textile recycling company to launch the program.

The initiative, set to launch in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and Summit aims to reduce waste, support environmental sustainability, and provide residents with an easy and accessible way to recycle unwanted clothes and accessories.

Located in Eatontown, Helpsy will supply Union County with designated drop-off bins for used clothing, shoes, accessories, and household items, regardless of condition, as long as the items are dry and odor-free.

Helpsy’s mission is to keep textiles out of landfills while promoting environmentally friendly practices. The company has kept over 31 million pounds of clothing, shoes, and other items from entering the waste stream.

The collected items will then be repurposed for resale, reuse, and recycling.

Residents can drop off their items at the following locations

⬛ Plainfield

Plainfield Transfer Station, 95 Rock Avenue

Tel.# (908) 226-2518

Mon-Fri from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drop-off until 2:45 p.m.)

⬛ Scotch Plains

DPW Yard, 2445 Plainfield Avenue

Tel.# (908) 233-6707

Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

⬛ Summit

Summit Transfer Station, 40 New Providence Avenue

Tel.# (908) 273-6404

Tues-Fri from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

“This initiative provides our residents with a simple and convenient way to recycle unwanted clothing and textiles, reducing waste and contributing to a healthier planet,” said Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes Leon.

Union County encourages all residents to take advantage of the Helpsy program by decluttering their homes and recycling unwanted items in an eco-friendly manner.

For more information about the program, please visit here.

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