Free Curbside Textile Recycling in Pembroke October 21, 2019

Free Curbside Textile Recycling Service Coming to Pembroke

PEMBROKE, MA 9/18/2019 – Beginning on October 21, 2019, Pembroke residents will be able to recycle unwanted textiles and small household items simply by bagging them and leaving them at the curb on their regular recycling collection day. Pembroke is providing the new service in partnership with Simple Recycling.  The service is free to residents and the Town of Pembroke.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 84% of old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, and textile items end up in a landfill or an incinerator.  On average, that works out to about 85 lbs. of textile items per person each year.  As a result, textiles make up more than 6% of all the residential and municipal trash in the US.

Solon, Ohio-based Simple Recycling (www.simplerecycling.com) aims to change all that.  The company provides free curbside collection and recycling of unwanted textiles and housewares to communities across the United States.  Currently, Simple Recycling serves over four million households across eight states and will soon be serving residents here in Pembroke.

In the week before the program’s October 21st launch date, Simple Recycling will send informational mailers to homes that receive recycling collection from the Town.  The mailers will contain free Simple Recycling bags.

When cleaning out closets or disposing of unwanted items, residents can place them in the bags.  If a resident doesn’t have enough bags, then it’s OK to use regular trash bags that are clearly marked for Simple Recycling.  Residents can then place the bags at the curb on their normal recycling collection day.  Simple Recycling’s trucks will pick them up, free of charge, and leave behind additional bags.

The company will accept a wide range of used textiles and small household items.  The list of accepted items includes all types of used or new clothing, boots and shoes, belts and ties, handbags, hats and gloves, toys, towels, sheets and blankets, small kitchen appliances, and more.

The Simple Recycling service is not meant to compete with local charities.  Its purpose is to provide a convenient curbside collection option for residents who want it.  Ultimately, it’s about keeping those items out of the trash.

For more information about the Simple Recycling program, residents can call 866-835-5068, email info@simplerecycling.com or visit www.SimpleRecycling.com.


PLEASE NOTE: This is an additional service being offered - there is NO Change to the Town’s Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection Program or Bulky Item Pickup Program currently serving Pembroke residents.

Important reminder information:

  • •All trash and recycling toters are the property of the Town and must remain at the property to which they were delivered.
  • •Lids on carts must be fully closed for collection to prevent littering in your neighborhood.
  • •Toters must be outside at the designated location by 7:00 am to ensure collection.
  • •If you need an additional toter, please contact the Collector’s Office at 781-293-2671 to make arrangements (an additional fee may apply)
  • •For missed pick-ups, please call EZ Disposal at 855-898-7274
  • •Bulky items are picked up on Wednesday ONLY if you are on the list; please call EZ Disposal at 855-898-7274 to be added for manual collection of your item

If you have any additional questions about this announcement, please contact:

Sabrina Chilcott
781-293-3844