Worn or Torn
We are excited to launch the Worn or Torn clothing and textile donation drive with Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes and Fanshawe College from July 2 to July 20, 2025!
This pilot project encourages Byron residents to donate their old clothing and textiles, instead of sending them to landfill. While the pilot project is beginning with Byron residents this year, it will be measured to help determine potential growth of the donation drive in the future.
Byron residents can participate by donating their old textiles, regardless of their condition – such as sheets, blankets, towels, rags, pillows and stuffed animals – at the Goodwill Donation Centre (1570 Oxford St W) located next to the City of London Oxford Street EnviroDepot (1450 Oxford St. W) during the donation period.
Hours
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We are excited to launch the Worn or Torn clothing and textile donation drive with Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes and Fanshawe College from July 2 to July 20, 2025!
This pilot project encourages Byron residents to donate their old clothing and textiles, instead of sending them to landfill. While the pilot project is beginning with Byron residents this year, it will be measured to help determine potential growth of the donation drive in the future.
Byron residents can participate by donating their old textiles, regardless of their condition – such as sheets, blankets, towels, rags, pillows and stuffed animals – at the Goodwill Donation Centre (1570 Oxford St W) located next to the City of London Oxford Street EnviroDepot (1450 Oxford St. W) during the donation period.
Hours
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Have a question? Let us know!
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After the program closes, what can be done with these materials?
MickE asked 8 days agoHi there! Thank you for the question. You can continue to donate used clothing and textiles at the Goodwill location located at 1570 Oxford St W. There are also many donation centres located throughout the city.
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Do you take down filled comforters ?
Goody asked 13 days agoHi there! Thanks for the question. Yes, we do accept down filled comforters.
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eastenderlondon asked 14 days agoHi there! Thanks for reaching out. While the pilot project is beginning with Byron residents this year, it will be measured to help determine potential growth of the donation drive in the future. Please stay tuned for more details.
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I have a pair of well used jogging shoes which are not donatable to Goodwill. The main part of the shoe is nylon (mesh jogging shoe materials), but the bottom is a rubber sole. Are they applicable to the Worn Or Torn drive? My assumption is "no", but please confirm.
nflfan asked 14 days agoHi there! Thanks for reaching out. You can drop off the jogging shoes at the Goodwill Donation Centre at the same location as the Worn or Torn Donation Drive.
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LouiseK asked 16 days agoHi there! Thanks for reaching out. No need to remove the plastic packaging - we will accept the wrapped masks.
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Elizabeth Horvath asked 17 days agoHi there! Thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do accept memory foam pillows.
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NickL asked 18 days agoHi there! Thanks for reaching out. Boots and shoes in good condition can be donated at the Goodwill Donation Centre at the same location.
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Ilse asked 21 days agoHi there! Thanks for reaching out. We do accept leftover knitting wool.
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Anusia asked 22 days agoHi there! Thanks for the question. Yes, we do accept small fabric remittance from sewing projects.
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Hello is the Worn and Torn program limited to only residents living in Byron?
Carl Neels asked 16 days agoHi there! Thanks for the question. You can still make donations if you are not a Byron resident, but please make it known to the team member accepting your donation.
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Lifecycle
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Preparing for the donation drive
Worn or Torn has finished this stage -
Accepting donations
Worn or Torn has finished this stageJuly 2, 2025 to July 20, 2025
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Donation drive is closed
Worn or Torn is currently at this stage
FAQs
- What kind of textiles will be accepted? What will not be accepted?
- What does “end-of-life” textiles mean?
- What does “reusable” textiles mean?
- What does “recoverable” textiles mean?
- What will happen to my donations?
- Can I donate if I am not a Byron resident?
- How are you measuring your impact?
- How will you keep me informed or how can I ask questions?
- Where can I donate my used clothing and textiles after the Worn or Torn Donation Drive is over?
- Who is hosting the donation drive?
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