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Where to Get Rid of Anything

Where to donate, recycle, and sell your castoffs so they do some good.
By Katie Arnold-Ratliff and Meredith Bryan
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  February 15, 2011
 
Used clothing
Illustration: Daniel Horowitz

Used Clothing

Plenty of organizations will accept your tired attire, but Vietnam Veterans of America resells it to fund programs for veterans, and will pick up your donation. 

Business Attire
The Women's Alliance provides a directory of local organizations that accept interview-ready clothing for disadvantaged job-seeking women. Men's suits can go to Career Gear, which is based in New York City and has affiliates in five other cities. 

Winter Coats
Hold on to them until fall, then find a local coat drive through One Warm Coat (most drives begin in October). Coats must be clean, and all closures should work.

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