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Can you put clothing and textiles in a dumpster?

Usually yes

Short answer: Usually yes, but donate or recycle where you can. Massachusetts bans textiles from disposal.

Why

Bagster lists textiles as location-specific. Massachusetts has banned textiles from disposal since Nov 1, 2022.

What to do with them instead

Donation bins or textile recyclers.

What changes by location

  • state: MA ban

Sources

  1. Bagster - Products & Services (capacity, acceptable/unacceptable materials)
  2. MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans

Checked October 2026. Rules change; your hauler's prohibited-items list is the final word.

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