Aurora's Textile Collection Program

Thank you to all residents for participating in Aurora's Textile Collection Program. Since the program started over 524,540 lbs. of textiles have been collected. 

Textiles including used clothing, sheets, towels and fabrics make up five per cent of what gets thrown away as garbage from households in York Region. 

Residents can dispose of unwanted clothing and textiles in collection bins at the following locations:

  • Aurora Town Hall
    100 John West Way
    Front parking lot
  • Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre
    1400 Wellington Street East
    Front parking lot at the southeast corner
  • Aurora Community Centre
    1 Community Centre Lane
    Front entryway
  • Aurora Family Leisure Complex
    135 Industrial Parkway North
    Rear parking lot at the northwest corner

Home pick up is also available by calling 1-866-927-3873 or by emailing Cornerstone to Recovery

 Accepted Items

Recycling Rewards welcomes the donation of the following gently used items. Please place your items in strong bags and boxes and secure the top of bags to avoid spillage.

  • Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing
  • Hats
  • Shoes/Boots
  • Belts/Ties
  • Purses
  • Scarves
  • Towels
  • Blinds/curtains/drapery
  • Unwanted/fabric pieces
  • Kitchenware
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Lamps
  • Jewelry
  • Sporting Goods
  • Décor items
  • Other small electrical appliances
 Items NOT Accepted

Unfortunately, Recycling Rewards is unable to accept following items:

  • Beds
  • Couches
  • Bookcases
  • Chairs
  • Other large furniture
  • Large electrical appliances
  • Construction Materials
  • Mattresses
  • Paint
  • Food 
  • Wet/Moldy Clothing