The Arc of the East Bay is in the clothing and household goods recycling business!
Don’t donate your old clothes to anyone but The Arc!
We have placed recycling donation bins at strategic locations around the county. We then sell the items to thrift stores and pour the income back into our programs.
Two important points about our recycling program:
- We are LOCAL – all proceeds go to support programs for the people we serve at The Arc right here in Alameda County;
- We are hiring our own clients to collect the recycled clothing and sort the donations!
It’s a win/win for all!
WHAT WE NEED
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Clothing and accessories
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Linens, towels, bedding
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Household items
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Small appliances and electrical items
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Toys, games, jewelry, tools
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Musical instruments
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Sporting goods, collectibles
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Luggage
WHAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT
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Items that are ripped or need repair
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Items larger than 4 feet in any dimension
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Items exceeding 50 pounds in weight
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E-Waste of any kind
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Large furniture items
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Mattresses or box springs
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Infant and child car seats
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Tires
Our donation bins or barrels are located at the following locations
Hayward Campus:
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The Arc of the East Bay offers life skills education and employment services tailored to the needs and goals of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our clients set their own annual goals, often with input from their families. Dedicated Arc staffers – called Direct Service Providers – then work tirelessly to help clients achieve those personal goals.
