Where do I take reusable shopping bags?
Reusable shopping bags (e.g., cloth grocery store bags, Walmart, Lululemon bags) are made of natural or synthetic fibers and can be donated for reuse or recycled.
How do I donate reusable shopping bags for reuse?
Contact local charities to find out what type of reusable shopping bags are accepted. Many organizations will accept reusable shopping bags regardless of condition, the bags that cannot be reused are recycled through the textiles recycling process.
- Use the Textile Donation locator to find hundreds of drop-off sites or donation bin locations in Calgary.
- You can also take reusable shopping bags to Calgary Drop In Centre, Women in Need Society, or Goodwill Alberta.
Can I recycle reusable shopping bags?
Take reusable shopping bags, even damaged ones, to any City landfill for free textile recycling. Our Throw 'N' Go bins accept a variety of textiles or contact local charities for other recycling options.
If you bring other garbage in your load, landfill charges will apply.
How do I prepare reusable shopping bags for reuse or recycling?
Even if the material is ripped or damaged, make sure that bags are clean before bringing in for reuse or recycling.
Landfill locations listed below:
