Target will now recycle your old clothes — and bring you new ones the next day – San Diego Union

Some used clothes can be donated or resold. But if an item is misshapen, stained or torn, it could end up in a landfill.

Target is aiming to stop that trajectory with a new do-good program. Its Clothing Take Back Program is being rolled out at stores across California, including at least seven in San Diego County.

“The clothing will be reused, recycled or responsibly disposed of, with the goal of diverting clothing from landfills,” the store’s website says.

To recycling clothing, people can drop off clothes in a collection bin at the front of stores, close to the bag and bottle recycling bins.

What can be dropped off? Any kind of clothing, in any condition, from any brand. But there are two rules: the clothes must be clean and they must be dry.

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