DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

"The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents.  

Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350.  

If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).

DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

Recycle your clothes for FREE with Helpsy Home Pick up Service. According to the EPA, only 15% of unwanted clothing ends up being reused or recycled, meaning the overwhelming majority of clothes end up in landfills or incinerators.

Together, with your help, we can increase the amount of clothing that gets a  second chance to create a huge impact for our community and the planet.

Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide at home clothing recycling to residents. It saves you time, the town money, and the planet's resources.

Recycling your clothes with Helpsy's Home Pickup service is free and couldn't be easier. Just sign up at www.helpsy.com/franklinma, place your items in a closed plastic bag, and Helpsy picks up from your front steps on collection day.

Helpsy only asks that items are clean, dry, and odorless. Recycling is for everyone! 

• Prepare your textiles in a waterproof bag.
• Enter your information and pick a date.
• Label and place your bags at the address provided before
• To learn more visit www.helpsy.com/franklinma

We accept clothing, accessories. shoes, linens. blankets.
quilts. table linens, stuffed animals, curtains, and more!

Helpsy Items Accepted

• Footwear: Shoes (all types) , boots, sneakers, cleats, slippers
• Clothing: Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, dresses, outerwear, pants, jeans, sweats, skirts, shorts, suits, socks, pajamas, undergarments, bathrobes, baby clothing
• Accessories: Hats, pocketbooks, backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, jewelry
• Linens: Sheets/pillowcases, blankets, comforters, curtains/drapes, aprons, dish cloths, cloth napkins, table linens, quilts
• Other: Luggage, sports jerseys, stuffed animals 

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