Effective November 1, 2022: Textiles are banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts.
The MassDEP Mattress & Textile Waste Ban Communications Toolkit provides a library of images, materials, strategies, and tips you can use to get the word out about this change to the residents of your community.
For waste disposal ban purposes, textiles are defined as bedding, clothing, curtains, fabric, footwear, towels, and similar items. Virtually any textile can be reused, repurposed, or recycled if clean and dry. Even worn, torn, and stained items have recovery value.
Certain contaminated textiles are exempt from the disposal ban. For definitions, see the regulations.
Learn about your city or town's responsibilities for complying with the new provisions and companies that provide textile collection services in Additional Resources below.