What Is Textile Recycling?
Chicago Textile Recycling provides textile recycling outlets and fundraising opportunities for area organizations, businesses and municipalities. By collecting used clothing, shoes, and household items for reuse and recycling, Chicago Textile Recycling diverts over 2.5 million pounds of waste from area landfills annually. As the dedicated recycling division, Chicago Textile Recycling works symbiotically with our parent company, Wipeco, Inc. to provide a closed-loop recycling solution for the local Chicagoland area. Founded in 1960 and family owned and operated, Wipeco, Inc. is Chicagoland’s Premier Wiping Rag Supplier, selling recycled wiping cloths nation-wide and extending the life of discarded textiles through repurposing.
Resale Store Recycling Program
We purchase excess clothing items from local resale stores. We offer regular or occasional pick-ups as well as full-trailer programs.
Consumer Recycling Bin Program
We accept used clothing, shoes, and household linens in our recycling bins. Bins are hosted through various local businesses and organizations.
Laundry Discards Recycling Program
We purchase excess commercial laundry discards such as sheeting, terry towels, surgical towels and bath blankets.