Most of us are familiar with Goodwill, Salvation Army or Saver's donation sites - but there are more options, even for stained, ripped or unwearable garments/fabrics, shoes, handbags, belts and backpacks.

Check out Mass DEP's great guide here.

Use the MassDEP-supported Beyond the Bin Recycling Directory to search by type of material and your location to find out where in Massachusetts to recycle, reuse, or re-purpose items that don’t belong in your household recycling bin.