“If you would not comfortably give the item to a friend or family member, please choose the recycling option instead of direct donation.”
Both options create deep social & environmental impact across Delhi NCT!
DONATION & RECYCLING GUIDELINES
What Can I Donate in Delhi?
Learn what items are routed for direct distribution to underprivileged families, what goes for zero-landfill textile recycling, and what cannot be accepted.
Direct Distribution
Accepted for Donation
Clean, wearable garments routed to underprivileged families, children & Arpan Kendras across Delhi.
Condition:
Clean, dry and wearable.
Accepted Items:
- Clean Shirts & T-Shirts
- Jeans, Trousers & Pants
- Sarees, Kurtas & Salwar Suits
- Sweaters, Hoodies & Warm Jackets
- Kids & Infants Wear
- School Uniforms & Bags
- Blankets, Quilts & Shawls
- Clean Bedsheets & Towels
Zero-Landfill
Accepted for Recycling
Textiles that cannot be worn anymore are shredded and converted into industrial yarn & insulation mats.
Condition:
Torn or damaged, but dry & clean.
Recyclable Items:
- Torn or stained clothes
- Faded & worn-out textiles
- Single socks & gloves
- Frayed towels & rags
- Tailoring fabric cutouts & scraps
- Old curtains & pillow covers
Hygiene Protocol
Not Accepted
To safeguard hygiene, health of handlers, and beneficiary dignity, these items cannot be collected.
Reason:
Items cannot be sanitized safely.
Unacceptable Items:
- Wet or damp clothes
- Moldy or fungus-infested items
- Heavily soiled or grease-stained
- Oil or chemical paint damaged
- Medical bio-hazard materials
- Used undergarments