Clothing and Textile Drive

Drive-through Clothing & Textile Collection Drive @ Grayslake Library
Limit of 3 Bags per car

Grayslake Library, in partnership with SWALCO will host a drive through collection event for clothing and textiles. Please bring only the items listed on the accepted list.  Your donations of new and gently used clothing and textiles will be reused and are tax-deductible.  As much of the worn, torn and stained materials as possible will be recycled.  Thank you for helping us to divert these materials responsibly!

Clothing Items

• Blouses and shirts
• Coats and jackets
• Dresses
• Halloween costumes
• Hats and scarves
• Pants, shorts and jeans
• Pet clothing
• Socks (single or in pairs)
• Suits and tuxedos
• Swimsuits
• Sweaters and sweatshirts
• Ties
• Undergarments

• Clothing Accessories
• Backpacks
• Belts
• Purses and handbags
• Tote Bags

• Household Textiles

• Bedspreads
• Duvets
• Comforters
• Sheets
• Blankets
• Quilts
• Curtains
• Drapes
• Sofa Covers
• Table linens

• Towels and washcloths

  OTHER: 

• All plush dolls and toys

• Soft Stuffed Animals

   

• Unacceptable Items: 
• Wet, odorous, or moldy items
• Nylons and Pantyhose
• Fabric Scraps
• Craft Scraps (yarns, threads & other craft materials) 
• Pillows
• Sleeping Bags
• Mattresses
• Rugs
• Carpet
• Cushions
• Foam furniture and foam mats
• Large Luggage
• Electric Blankets & Mattress Pads
• Non-Fabric Household Linens: Vinyl Shower Curtains, tablecloths, furniture covers, etc.