Four steps. We handle all of them.

How it works

Make a positive difference, without lifting a finger.

Partnering with American Recycling Technologies is a simple, high-impact way to do good. We place a branded bin on your property, keep it clean and serviced, and turn every pound collected into funding for your community. Four steps, all handled by us.

One bin, one year
25,000lbs
The average ART bin collects about 25,000 pounds of clothing a year, from a single parking space.
100+service visits by our drivers
1parking space, branded with your logo
Everypound turned into funding for your community
01 · Identify

We find the right spot

We select a high-traffic, out-of-the-way corner of your property for the optimal placement of a clothing recycling bin.

02 · Place

Branded with your logo

We brand each container with your organization's logo and install it in the designated location at no cost to you.

03 · Service

3 visits every week

Our drivers visit each site 3x a week to keep it clean, accessible and inviting, and respond to any issue within 1 hour.

04 · Ship

Nothing goes to waste

Collected textiles go to partners who maximize each item's use, extending its life and keeping it out of landfills.

What we collect

We accept clean, dry clothing and accessories.

ClothingShoesHandbagsHatsJewelry
We do not accept rugs, pillows or home furnishings.
Who we help

Every pound collected funds community organizations where government support is limited or unavailable.

School districtsPolice departmentsFire departmentsEMS squadsPBAs & PALsReligious groupsMunicipalitiesLocal charities
Choosing ART means actively supporting a sustainable future for your community.

Ready to put a bin on your property?

Tell us about your site and we'll be in touch within one business day. No cost, no commitment.