Where do I take reusable shopping bags?
Donation options
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.
Contact local charities to find out what type of reusable shopping bags are accepted. Many organizations will accept reusable shopping bags regardless of condition. Bags that cannot be reused are often 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:
Textile recycling
Take reusable shopping bags, even damaged ones, to any City Eco Centre for free textile recycling. If you bring other garbage in your load, charges will apply.
Our clothing bins accept a variety of textiles – see full list here.
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.
Locations and hours listed below: