Support your community! Drop off ALL your unwanted textiles at any City of Markham textile donation bin! With over 160 public access locations and 63 multi-residential properties, Markham bins are easy to find!
Markham's unique textile recycling program accepts all textiles. Items can be worn, torn, or stained. Even single socks and shoes are welcome!
We accept:
Clothing (adults & children)
Household Textiles
Footwear (singles or pairs)
Accessories
Active wear
Bathing suits
Bathrobes
Coats
Dresses
Jeans
Pants
Parkas
Shirts
Skirts
Socks (single or pairs)
Sweaters
T-Shirts
Undergarments
Uniforms
Aprons
Bedding
Bibs
Blankets
Comforters
Curtains, Drapes
Cushions
Fabric scraps
Mats
Old rags
Oven mitts
Pillows
Sleeping bags
Stuffed toys
Towels
Wash cloths
Athletic shoes
Boots
Cleats
Dress shoes
High heels
Loafers
Running shoes
Slip-ons
Slippers
Sneakers
Backpacks
Belts
Gloves
Hats, Toques
Jewelry
Mittens
Pet clothing and beds
Purses
Scarves, Ties
Which Textiles Can I Not Recycle?
All donated textiles must be dry. Your textiles can't have any medical or dangerous liquids on them such as grease or oil, blood, or vomit. We won't take textiles if we have health or safety concerns. We can't accept infant car seats.
Markham only partners with licensed, registered charities. These include:
The Salvation Army
Diabetes Canada
Cornerstone to Recovery
Ontario Federation of Cerebral Palsy
B'nai Brith Canada
These charities collect from and maintain all Markham textile donation bins. They sort donated textiles and figure out whether they can be re-worn, reused, or recycled. The Salvation Army Thrift Store and Value Village sell the gently used items. Textiles that can't be re-worn are turned into industrial rags, furniture padding, insulations, car seats, recycle fabrics, and more.