How to dispose of clothes and coat hangers
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of hangers depending on whether they are usable or unusable.
Usable hangers
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Reuse hangers by:
- Giving to family and friends
- Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace
Metal coat hangers in good condition are accepted for reuse by some dry cleaners. Contact your local dry cleaner for more information.
Unusable coat hangers
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Put into your black cart
Put broken or unusable hangers into your black cart as garbage.
Why can't this be recycled?
Durable products like clothes hangers are intended to be reused and are not eligible for recycling with other packaging.