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Giving Textiles a 
Second Chance

From clothing and linens to industrial fabrics, Remains finds reuse for a wide range of materials, supporting communities and protecting our environment. Turning discarded textiles into valuable resources since 1981.

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About Remains LLC

We give textiles a second life. Processing thousands of pounds of clothing, shoes, and linens daily, we sort and repurpose these items for reuse in global and local markets, minimizing what goes to waste. Our services—from secure product destruction to community recycling programs—help reduce landfill waste while supporting sustainable solutions for businesses and communities.

11.3 million tons of textiles are thrown away yearly

Source: EPA

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95%

of textiles can be recycled, even if it's worn or torn 

85%

of textiles end up in landfills where it will stay

90%

of what Remains receives is reused or recycled

Donate or Recycle 
Keep Textiles Out of Landfills!

Most textiles can be recycled for reuse or repurposing. When textiles end up in landfills, they not only stay there forever but also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Click below to see what items we accept. 

What We Do

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Textile Recycling

Transforming used clothing and industrial textiles into valuable new materials, keeping waste out of landfills.

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Fundraising

Helping local organizations raise funds through sustainable clothing and textile collection drives.

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Product Destruction

Secure destruction of branded and sensitive materials to protect your brand and ensure responsible disposal.

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Toll Processing

Bulk processing and baling services for large quantities of textiles, turning waste into revenue opportunities

Impact at a Glance

We’ve processed over 120 million pounds of textiles, keeping hundreds of millions of items out of landfills.

Our goal is to keep 90% of the items we collect out of landfills by sorting, reusing, and repurposing them in world markets.
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50,000 lbs

We process 50,000 pounds of post-consumer textiles daily, giving clothing and textiles a second chance.

8,000 lbs

We also sort 8,000 lbs of miscellaneous items like shoes, purse, belt, toys, household items daily. 

3,000 lbs

Each day we handle 3,000 lbs of post-industrial textiles of all kinds.

250 lbs

250 lbs of other materials like plastic, film and metal make their way to us each day, we sort these and recycle them. 

News & Resources

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The Journey of Textiles

From Waste to Worth

Remains LLC sign outside the facility in St. Louis, MO, marking the entrance to the textile recycling and drop-off location.

Get in Touch

Contact us by giving us a call or submiting the contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!

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