You could post summer clothes by size on freecycle. People take these to Africa.

Anonymous wrote:Move on from these clothes, OP. Once they are out of your hands you have no control over what actually happens to them.

I you really want to prevent your stuff from becoming waste, you have to buy less stuff.

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Move on from these clothes, OP. Once they are out of your hands you have no control over what actually happens to them.

I you really want to prevent your stuff from becoming waste, you have to buy less stuff.

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Anonymous wrote:Wider circle doesn’t take clothes.

A Wider Circle does take clothes, but only if they are business wear. I could be wrong, but think this includes “business casual” and not just suits. They also take professional-looking accessories like shoes and handbags.

Good to know. Last time we were there, they said no clothes.

This is not true. They collect clothes for all ages. The only criteria is that they are gamely used. They have clientele of all ages who need good clothes.

Actually I think yiu are right after all. I dropped off clothes and shoes last week and no one complained so I did not realize they had changed their policy.

Below is current list:

Our Wishlist
The Essentials: what our families need the most
Beds (mattresses, box springs, and frames) Dressers
Kitchen/dining tables
Kitchen/dining chairs Sofas
Living room chairs
Additional furniture items (for small homes)
End tables Desks (up to 4' long side to side) Coffee tables Bookshelves (up to 6' tall by 3' wide) TV stands
Household goods and other items
Kitchen items
pots & pans, microwaves, toasters, and other small appliances, dish sets, silverware, cooking utensils, drinking glass sets, mug sets, glass/ceramic food storage containers, table linens, mini fridges
Household items
TVs*, fans, air conditioning units, vacuum cleaners, small area rugs up to 6' by 8', picture frames, artwork, rolling luggage
Linens
new or gently-used blankets, sheets, and towels
Baby items
changing tables, strollers, high chairs, pack 'n' plays, car seats, cribs/crib mattresses, bassinets, new unopened baby formula, diapers, baby clothing up to size 4T
Children's items
books for middle school readers and younger, stuffed animals, toys, children's board games, puzzles, children's bicycles — please no rips or stains, religious content, violent content/toy weapons, monogrammed/personalized items, items with missing pieces
Pantry items
new personal care products, new cleaning supplies, healthy nonperishable food
Professional clothing
in-season attire for men and women, including but not limited to suits/blazers, dress pants, dress shirts, blouses, sweaters, new or very gently used shoes, belts, ties, accessories [briefcases, tie clips, purses, jewelry, new packaged hosiery
*TVs should have HDMI port and include feet (no wall mounts requiring installation). We cannot accept CRT TVs over 30".
Center for Community Service
9159 Brookville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-3504
Mailing Address
10325 Kensington Parkway, #70 Kensington, MD 20895 www.awidercircle.org

We do not accept
Headboards (unless accompanying a donated bed that includes a mattress)
Entertainment centers, china cabinets, or armoires
Disassembled items*, items needing repairs Shoe racks
Mechanical beds/hospital beds
Large office furniture (file cabinets, executive desks, utility shelves)
Pianos or other musical instruments
Firepits or fireplace accessories
Large appliances (fridges, stoves, washers dryers) Exercise equipment or sporting goods
Items related to alcohol (wine glasses, wine racks, bar accessories
Ceiling fans Aquariums DVDs/DVD players Art supplies
Adult or Young Adult books
Medical equipment
Tools, sewing machines, gardening supplies, or building materials
Window treatments
Computers and computer accessories
Outdoor furniture or other outdoor items Casual clothing, maternity clothing, or undergarments
Fine china or crystal, individual/novelty mugs Knick-knacks
*We can accept disassembled wooden furniture if all parts (including screws) are bundled/packed together. Other disassembled items are not accepted.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wider circle doesn’t take clothes.

A Wider Circle does take clothes, but only if they are business wear. I could be wrong, but think this includes “business casual” and not just suits. They also take professional-looking accessories like shoes and handbags.

Good to know. Last time we were there, they said no clothes.

This is not true. They collect clothes for all ages. The only criteria is that they are gamely used. They have clientele of all ages who need good clothes.

Wider circle in silver spring

National center for families and children on green tree road in Bethesda - they collect clothes for over two dozen programs.

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with goodwill ? Or just find a local dumpster in a quiet apartment complex. That’s where I take all of my trash in contractor bags. Ain’t no one in my neighborhood picking up that stuff

1. It’s stealing. 2. It’s unlikely, but you could get arrested for trespassing. 3. If you’re going to throw something away, why would you carry it to someone else’s property instead of throwing it out with your own trash?

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with goodwill ? Or just find a local dumpster in a quiet apartment complex. That’s where I take all of my trash in contractor bags. Ain’t no one in my neighborhood picking up that stuff

Don't dump your trash at an apartment you don't live at.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wider circle doesn’t take clothes.

A Wider Circle does take clothes, but only if they are business wear. I could be wrong, but think this includes “business casual” and not just suits. They also take professional-looking accessories like shoes and handbags.

Good to know. Last time we were there, they said no clothes.

I believe wider circle also takes kids clothes.

The Clothesline in Arlington

http://www.clotheslinearlington.org

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Anonymous wrote:Why does it matter, OP? There is a plethora of clothing in this country. Every homeless shelter and women's rescue group has all the clothes they want, and when they call for something specific, like women's workwear in large size, they get responses immediately.

I bring everything wearable to Goodwill, and recycle all the unwearable in the fabric recycling bins in front of the Y.

Because I just know that most “recycled” clothes are not actually recycled. If they are going to be thrown out, I can do that myself.

Not if you place them in the fabric recycling.

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with goodwill ? Or just find a local dumpster in a quiet apartment complex. That’s where I take all of my trash in contractor bags. Ain’t no one in my neighborhood picking up that stuff

You do know that you are stealing from the complex. Don’t you have your own garbage pick-up?

Anonymous wrote:Wider circle doesn’t take clothes.

A Wider Circle does take clothes, but only if they are business wear. I could be wrong, but think this includes “business casual” and not just suits. They also take professional-looking accessories like shoes and handbags.

Anonymous wrote:Wider circle doesn’t take clothes.

They most certainly do. My husband and I both lost a lot of weight recently and they were thrilled to take our in good shape suits and casual clothes.