About Us
Bombay Recycling Concern (BRC) is a registered social enterprise addressing post-consumer textile waste management by empowering the used clothes recycler community, traditionally known as Bhandiwale/Bartanwale in Mumbai.
BRC promotes Reuse, Repair, and Reintroduction of secondhand clothing to benefit underprivileged urban and rural populations while providing livelihoods for the recycler community through organized markets.
These markets make affordable clothing accessible to those in need and sustain the six-decade-old barter trade system of the Devipujak (Waghari) communities, who exchange used clothes for new utensils across major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
SERVICES
Convenient Clothes Donation Services at Your Doorstep, Workplace, or Nearby Locations
Donate to Make a Difference
Your contribution helps reduce waste, support communities, and protect the planet.
Environmental Impact
Reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable recycling practices.
Community Support
Empower underprivileged communities by supporting their needs through donations.
Circular Economy
Give clothes a second life and contribute to a greener future.
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How it works ?
Every piece of clothing you donate can make a difference. By giving your old clothes to our recycling partners, you:
- You Donate: Drop off your old clothes or schedule a pickup.
- We Collect: Our team ensures the clothes are sent to responsible recyclers.
- Repurpose used clothes: We repair, mending and resale clothes to poor in cheapest price possible.
On the Ground: Making a Difference
Snapshots of Our Fieldwork and the Lives We’ve Touched
Together, We Make a Difference
Our Contributions Toward Sustainability and Humanity
KG of Clothes
Collected & Reused 👕
Metric Tons CO₂
Emissions Prevented 💨
Million Liters of Water
Saved 💧
KG of Waste
Diverted from Landfills 🚫
Empowering Communities & Circular Economy ♻️
🛍️ Devipujak Community Market
Preserved in Mulund, supporting over 750 recycler families as part of a local circular economy trade system.
🚪 270+ Free Pickup Volunteers
Active Devipujak community members offering free doorstep pickup services across Mumbai suburbs.
🤝 Livelihood Support
Sustainable, community-driven jobs created through clothes donation centres and pickup services.
In the Spotlight
Our Journey Through the Eyes of the Media
Shaping Lives, One Feature at a Time
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31 May 2023
Mid-Day
‘Waghri community: How these invisible warriors contribute to saving Mother Earth.’
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Interview by the newspaper for a feature article on community-based recycling. -
20 Nov 2022
Eco India, Scroll.in
Featured in a video story focussed on community-based recycling. We were the main resource persons for the production team.
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7 March 2022
Metro Mumbai / ETV Hindi
BRC was featured in a news story on the repair and refurbishment of used clothes. Our founder was interviewed about our activities.
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Supporting Organizations & Recognition
TESTIMONIALS
Voices That Inspire: Stories of Impact and Gratitude
“I had a very great experience with them, I wanted to donate my father’s clothes and I found their poster on the roads of kasarvadavli and immediately i contacted them. Quickly they arranged the pickup for free and everything happened in a day’s time.. keep up the good work guys.”
Pranita Kulkarni
“Please support them. They are quick to respond, collect old clothes on time. Also unlike others, as of now its a free pickup for Mumbai Suburbs which is good.”
Meetali Patil
“Same day the pickup was arranged and the pickup person was well prepared to pick up the load even though the it was a huge pile. Completely hassle free pickup.”
Debjyoti Chakraborti
“Very genuine collection centre . A simple phone call and we set up an appointment. After setting up the appointment I told my friends about the scheduled pick up . Almost 8 households in my building donated. ”
Sunitha Kumari
Donate old clothes to Bombay Recycling Concern And give them a new life
Get in touch with us to recycle responsibly and make a lasting impact
Donate NowFrequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I Donate/Recycle my used clothes?
The textile industry has one of the biggest carbon footprints and consumes a huge amount of water during the production process. By giving your used clothes a second life, you will help conserve precious resources and make our planet a better place to live in.
2. Why should I choose Bombay Recycling Concern as my recycling partner?
Bombay Recycling Concern (BRC) is a registered social enterprise which provides waste management services in the textiles sector. BRC is the only organisation which works directly with communities who have been traditionally associated with the recycling of clothes. Women and men from the Devipujak (earlier known as Waghri) community are trained and empowered to work as our pick-up and clothes processing associates.
3. What happens to my used clothes?
Used clothes are segregated into three categories based on their condition. Clothes in the lowest category are used as a wipers & machine cleaner. Clothes in the other two categories are sanitized, washed and mended, if necessary before they can be reused. These clothes are generally sold in rural and semi-urban markets at extremely cheap prices (generally below Rs 50 per item).
4. A What kind of clothes can we accept and reuse?
BRC accepts all kinds of clothes which are in a condition to be reused. It accepts shirts, trousers, jeans, T-shirts, kurtis, sarees, children wear and babywear. You can also donate bedsheets, blankets and linen. Please note that BRC cannot accept undergarments and torn/soiled/unusable clothes.
5. How can I connect with BRC to recycle clothes?
BRC works all over the Mumbai Metropolitan Region including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane.
● BRC can arrange individual pick-ups from your residence.
● BRC regularly organizes recycling campaigns in your society or locality.
● BRC organizes special collection drives at offices and colleges.
● You can also drop off your clothes at our designated drop-boxes.
6. Do I have to pay for individual pick-ups from my residence?
Individual Pick-up is free for 10 kg or more. For less than 10 kg, a pick-up charge of Rs99 applies
7. How do I contact BRC to arrange an individual pick-up?
● Connect with us on WhatsApp 8600293642 8600293644
● Call us on 8600293642 8600293644
● Fill our pick-up forms Click Here
8. When are pick-ups scheduled?
After you contact BRC, we will confirm a pickup date and time with you. Pickups are arranged daily between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, except on certain Indian festivals
9. Where can I drop off my old clothes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region?
BRC is the designated clothes recycling partner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). We currently have drop-boxes at the following locations:
● Borivali (BMC, R-Central ward office) : 6VJ4+C9C, Market Rd, Sundar Nagar,
Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
● Malad (BMC, P/North ward office) : MCGM office, BJ Patel Rd, Malad,
Mamledarwadi, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064
● Goregaon (BMC, P/South ward office) : 28-B, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Kakaji
Nagar, Jawahar Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400104
● Dadar: 105/A wing , Ranuseth building, Khed Galli, Sayani Rd, Dadar West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400014
● Thane (Center 1) : Shop no. 3, Haware City Rd, opposite Parijat Garden,
Kasarvadavali, Thane West, Maharashtra 400615
● Thane (Center 2) : Reliance SMART Bazaar, Viviana Mall Service Road, Eastern
Express Hwy, near On, Thane West, Maharashtra 400610
10. Drop-Off Locations
● Thane (Center 1) - see on map
● Thane (Center 2) - see on map
● Borivali - see on map
● Malad - see on map
● Goregaon - see on map
● Dadar - see on map
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