Did you know? On average, each Kamloops resident discards about 37 kg of textiles per year, which results in about 3.4 million kg of waste that could have been repurposed (Source: City of Kamloops waste audits). When residents make textile donations, they are supporting our community by keeping waste out of our landfills and supporting local charities that use unwanted textiles as a way to raise funds.

What to do With Unwanted Textiles

Select Fire Halls

Residents can drop off unwanted textiles (in good condition only) at several fire halls, where items collected support local and international projects supported by Kamloops Fire Rescue.

• Fire Hall #2 – 1578 Tranquille Road

• Fire Hall #3 – 1625 Valleyview Drive

• Fire Hall #4 - 615 Porterfield Road

• Fire Hall #7 – 1301 Aberdeen Drive

Value Village

Did you know? Value Village accepts textiles in any condition. All donations to Value Village go through a rigorous sorting process and are then either sold in the store or set aside for textile recycling. 

• 945 West Columbia Street, in Sahali Mall; find the donation bay at the rear of the store 

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Renew Crew

• Revenue generated by this used clothing program supports Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central and Southern Interior of BC. Learn more and schedule a pick up. 

Secondhand Stores

Consider donating textiles in good condition to local secondhand stores. Search "Clothing, Accessories, Textiles, and Linens" in the Waste Wise app for a list of secondhand stores and addresses. 

Heavily soiled or stained textiles should be discarded in the garbage. 

Commonly Accepted Textiles

• Accessories and bags
• Clothing (all types)
• Curtains
• General household textiles (towels, blankets, sheets)
• Shoes and boots
• Sleeping bags