One thing that continues to amaze us is how many garments people toss away. In 2016, 300,000 tonnes of clothing were disposed of away in landfills. This is insane!

Did you know that you can recycle all of your clothes? Clothing and textiles that are discolored, tattered, worn out, and useless are also acceptable. We are going to show you some of the various ways you may get rid of your old clothes and textiles without throwing them in the trash in this blog post.

How to get rid of clothes without sending them to a landfill?

We are going to see a few ways to dispose of your used clothes in an eco-friendly way.

• Give Away Hand-Me-Downs
• Turn Your Used Clothing into Rags
• Donate to Homeless Shelters
• Organize a School Fundraiser
• Donate to Dress for Success
• Sell clothes Online
• Donate to an Animal Shelter
• Hold a Yard Sale or Garage Sale
• Sell Used Clothing at a nearby Consignment Shop

1. Give Away Hand-Me-Downs

If you have a special item that you no longer wish to wear, you can always give it as a hand-me-down to others. Has the item properly cleaned and repaired if needed to make it appear as new as possible? Although if you don’t wear it anymore, you should be pleased to see it repurposed.

2. Turn Your Used Clothing into Rags

You can often change an item into a rag for cleaning if it isn’t in good enough shape to be worn again. Cotton T-shirts, for example, are excellent dust clothes. A hole-filled sweater can also be used to buff a table or other piece of furniture.

3. Donate to Homeless Shelters

Check with local homeless shelters to see if they accept clothing donations. Make certain to inquire about which goods they will accept. Before bringing items in to give, find out if they need to be organized or boxed in a specific way.

4. Organize a School Fundraiser

Make contact with the school administrators in your area and suggest organizing a fundraiser to help the school. Everyone is welcome to bring in their used clothing, including students, instructors, and community members. The things to be sold can then be organized by a group of volunteers.

5. Donate to Dress for Success

So, you went from being an attorney to being a yoga instructor. Or perhaps you’ve determined that five suits aren’t necessary and that just one will suffice. Donate your used professional clothing to Dress for Achievement, and the items will be sent to women who cannot afford to dress professionally for an interview.

6. Sell clothes Online

There are lot of marketplaces available. You can even sell your used dress in this marketplace. By this, you can even get some amount of money that you can use it for other purposes.

7. Donate to an Animal Shelter

Linens, blankets, and towels are frequently accepted as donations at local animal shelters. Make sure to check with the shelter first to see if it accepts donations. Also, check with the shelter about the specific items you’d like to donate, as some accept items that others don’t.

8. Hold a Yard Sale or Garage Sale

Hanging your clothes in your yard and putting a price tag on them is an easy way to get rid of them. Post yard sale flyers around town and on social media in neighborhood groups to get the word out about your event. You may even hold a joint sale with your neighbors to attract more people.

9. Sell Gently Used Clothing at a nearby Consignment Shop

Find a consignment shop that accepts worn clothing in your region and bring your goods in to be inspected. Some stores will pay you right away, while others may wait until your things sell before paying you. If there are several consignment shops in your area, shop around to determine which offers the greatest deals.

Final Thoughts

I hope this post inspired you to simplify your closet in a sustainable manner. While some techniques require more effort and time than others, they generally provide greater certainty that your garments will not be thrown away.

Writing this piece has also reminded me of the importance of buying fewer garments. There will be less need to declutter and less work all around if we only acquire what we truly want and will wear.