Organizations

At the Woodbridge Center Mall this November 6 & 7, scout groups, religious groups, civic groups, senior organizations, recreational clubs, and nonprofit organizations across New Jersey are partnering with local clothing drives as part of this one-of-a-kind sustainable clothing recycling event. Participating organizations will earn credits toward raffled gift certificates and can earn taxpayer credits for their town.

Participants are also invited to volunteer at the event and join the on-site press conference. Last Springs event helped scout and school groups be spotlighted on media such as News 12 and the Home News Tribune.

For information on how your school can be a part of this event, click here .

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The Re-Purpose New Jersey (RNJ) program is an opportunity for your scout troop, school group, senior group, class project, or other organization to contribute to keep 1 million tons of clothing out of landfills and incinerators.

For this campaign, we ask nothing from you except to launch your own clothing drive. Encourage your members to spread the word and get your communiy to donate your unwanted clothing, shoes, and other textiles.

In addition to keeping waste out of our landfills and waterways, your group will also be helping your town will also earn recycling credits towards state recycling grants.

FAQs

1. Does the Re-Purpose New Jersey textile donation program cost my organization anything?

No, this does not cost you a dime. In fact, your school will benefit by earning major credits towards valuable state recycling grants.

2. Can my organization host a clothing drive?

Yes, Re-Purpose New Jersey encourages you to host a clothing drive. Contact us ahead of time to arrange for a convenient pickup of collected items.

3. Do textiles really cost our taxpayers millions of dollars?

On average, textiles constitute 3 percent of all landfill use and nearly 6 percent of landfill costs for universities. Paying $60 per ton in landfill costs, the savings from textile recycling can add up quickly.

4. How can my organization receive a tax deduction for participating in this program?

Re-Purpose New Jersey will provide you with a non-profit donation receipt, for any space utilized by the small recycling bins, that you can submit to your accountant to determine your eligibility.

5. Who services the textile recycling bins?

Re-Purpose New Jersey takes full responsibility for emptying the textile recycling bins every week, and more often if needed.

6. What items can be placed in the bins?

We accept all textiles, including clothing, shoes, bedding, and stuffed animals.

7. What happens after the textiles are picked up?

All textiles are resold to a distributor with proceeds going directly to well-established local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

8. Are the clothing donation bins fully insured?

Yes, the clothing bins are fully covered. We will provide your school with an insurance waiver upon signing the attached form.

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