ABOUT GOODS RECYCLING
Giving Reusable Goods Another Life
Goods Recycling collects clothing, shoes, household textiles, and other reusable goods throughout the Washington metropolitan area and works to keep those items in circulation for as long as possible.
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Goods Recycling, Inc. is a registered nonprofit organization serving communities across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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OUR STORY
Built Around Reuse
Goods Recycling was built around a simple idea: useful goods should have the opportunity to stay in circulation rather than becoming waste. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Goods Recycling operates a regional collection and reuse network focused on keeping reusable goods in circulation and supporting community-based reuse efforts throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Through a growing network of collection locations, we collect clothing, shoes, accessories, household textiles, and other reusable material for sorting, reuse, redistribution, resale, or recycling when appropriate.
WHAT WE DO
From Collection to Continued Use
Goods Recycling manages the process from community collection through sorting and responsible material handling.
1. Community Collection
We collect reusable goods through bins, donation center trailers, community partners, and other collection programs across the DMV.
2. Transportation
Our team regularly services collection locations and transports collected material to our operation for processing.
3. Sorting
Collected items are sorted based on condition, type, and potential for continued use.
4. Continued Use
Depending on condition and demand, goods may continue through resale, redistribution, reuse markets, or recycling.
HOW WE FUND OUR WORK
A SELF-FUNDED REUSE MODEL
Donations
Sorting
Reuse pathways
Reuse · Charity distribution · Resale
Funds support our operations
Collection, sorting, reuse, recycling, and nonprofit distribution.
OUR ORGANIZATION
A Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Goods Recycling, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on building convenient collection options, extending the useful life of reusable goods, and working with community organizations throughout the region.
Community Focused — convenient local access and community partnerships.
Reuse Driven — keeping clothing, shoes, textiles, and other reusable goods in circulation.
Regionally Connected — linking residents, businesses, nonprofits, and collection locations across the DMV.
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Behind every Goods Recycling collection location is an operation focused on sorting, servicing, and finding the next appropriate use for collected goods.
OUR IMPACT
Making an Impact Across the DMV
As a nonprofit organization, our work is centered around building convenient collection options, supporting reuse, working with community partners, and extending the useful life of donated goods.
536,000
lbs diverted from waste in 2026
Updated monthly
73
collection locations
Updated monthly
13
community partners
Updated monthly
44
communities served
Updated monthly
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SEE THE IMPACT
Our Story Is Still Being Written
New collection locations, nonprofit partnerships, community events, and impact milestones are happening throughout the communities we serve. Visit Community Impact to see our latest stories and follow what Goods Recycling is doing across the DMV.
Get Involved
There are several ways to become part of the Goods Recycling network.
Donate
Find a convenient location to drop off clothing, shoes, and other accepted reusable goods.
Host a Collection Site
Bring a Goods Recycling collection bin or donation center trailer to your property or community.
Partner With Us
Learn how nonprofit organizations and community groups can work with Goods Recycling.
Learn more about the communities, organizations, and people helping Goods Recycling extend the life of reusable goods.
