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2. Won’t MAC Recycling be competing with charities that collect clothing?

Not at all. Despite the best efforts of charities and thrift stores, more than 2,500,000,000 pounds of used clothing ends up in the landfill each year. What’s more, the average person adds more than 67 pounds of clothing to the pile each year. We know that many of us want to donate our bags of clothing and shoes to charities like Goodwill Industries, the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul and other worthwhile charities. We support your generosity and personal decision in every way. We also contribute items to these charities and others for them to sell in their thrift stores. We want to put every reusable article of clothing or household textile back into the hands of people that can use them.

4. Why is recycling clothing and shoes so important?

Did you know that clothes and shoes take up more space than any other non-durable goods in the solid waste stream? As we increase our recycling of these items, we actually reduce the expense of hauling them away and putting them in the earth. That is an obvious benefit to the environment and it saves both your dollars (in hauling expenses) as well as tax dollars (in landfill expenses). Secondly, there so many people worldwide that desperately need clothing and shoes and can’t afford to buy new. We guarantee that your usable used clothing, shoes, belts, and purses will go to places where it will be provided to truly needy people at prices that even they can afford.

6. What items does MAC Recycling accept or not accept?

Please place all acceptable items in tied bags before placing them in the bins. This will help insure the clothing stays clean and can be properly recycled.

8. How often are the clothing recycling containers maintained?

Our trucks are on the road six days a week picking up clothing. We pride ourselves on keeping the area around the containers clean and tidy. Our drivers will take away everything found around the bins. Our drivers inspect the containers when they are emptied. Any containers that are damaged or show signs of vandalism are promptly repaired or replaced to maintain our professional image. To report a problem with a container, please call 800-353-6621.

10. Do you give tax receipts?

No, we are unable to give tax receipts as we are not a non-for-profit organization. Please check with your tax advisor. In addition, you may be able receive a tax receipt from D.A.R.E. America which is a 501(c) 3 non for profit organization.