Clothing and textiles can be brought to all Kane County electronic recycling events or the electronics recycling drop-off locations.
Drop-offs locations are:
• Batavia, Fabyan Parkway, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
• West Dundee Public Works, 900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Accepted items include: Clean clothing, paired shoes, bedding, towels, and other household textiles in any condition, clean please; toys, accessories, and purses. Items not to be reused are cleaning/painting rags, insulation, packing material, or carpeting.
Partners of Kane County’s electronics are eWorks which has been a partner with RewearAble to collect clothing and textiles for reuse and recycling. Both organizations are non-profits that provides sustainable employment for adults with disabilities.
—Jennifer Jarland, Kane County Recycling Program coordinator