Welcome to Bombay Recycling Concern
Join Our Clothes Donation Campaign – A Step Towards Sustainability!
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.
How it works ?
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We collect old clothes
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Segregation
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Distribution
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
5000+ Families Helped
35000KG Society Campaign
20000 Individual Pickup
30000 Drop Box Centers
In the Spotlight
Our Journey Through the Eyes of the Media
Shaping Lives, One Feature at a Time
- Our innovative approach to textile recycling and social impact has been featured by leading media outlets.
- Feature stories have highlighted how we tackle textile waste and create meaningful change.
- Media coverage has amplified awareness of our community partnerships and individual efforts.
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?
NO. Currently BRC is covering the costs incurred during pick-up. A minimum of 10 kgs of clothes is necessary to arrange an individual pick-up. If you have a lesser quantity, ask your neighbours so that we can arrange two or more pickups in the same location.
7. How do I contact BRC to arrange an individual pick-up?
● Connect with us on WhatsApp 8600293642
● Call us on 8600293642 (between 10:30 am and 6 pm)
● Fill our pick-up forms Click Here
8. When are pick-ups scheduled?
After you contact BRC, we will confirm a pick-up time with you. We arrange pick-ups from Monday to Saturday between 10:30 am and 6 pm.
9. Where can I drop off my clothes in Mumbai?
BRC is the designated clothes recycling partner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). We currently have drop-boxes at the following locations:
● Borivali West: BMC, R-Central ward office
● Malad West: BMC, P/North ward office
● Goregaon West: BMC, P/South ward office
10. Where can I drop off my clothes in Navi Mumbai?
● Kharghar: shop 8, Kasturi villa, Sector-20, opp. Beautiful shop.
● Seawoods: NRI complex, Clubhouse, sector 54,56,58
● Seawoods: Orkid Academy, first floor, opp. SBI Bank
11. 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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