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Myerstown, PA

Expanding textile recycling through new bin placement to increase collection and support inclusive job creation.

• Environmental mission: Diverts textiles and reusable goods from landfills through hyper-local recycling.
• Inclusive growth: Creates employment opportunities for underserved and special needs communities.
• Community impact: Has partnered with nonprofits to raise over $500,000 in funding.
• Scalable infrastructure: Plans to add 130 new bins to increase weekly material collection.
• Minority leadership: Cherokee Native American-owned and operated with a focus on sustainable innovation.

Recycle Local is raising funds to expand its textile recycling infrastructure by acquiring and deploying additional community recycling bins across both existing and new markets. The company aims to enhance its capacity to divert clothing, shoes, and household textiles from landfills by making recycling access more convenient and hyper-local. This expansion is designed to boost weekly material collection by tens of thousands of pounds, while simultaneously strengthening the organization’s revenue generation and environmental impact.

Founded in 2013 and led by a Cherokee citizen and a seasoned entrepreneur, Recycle Local has focused its mission on both environmental sustainability and community empowerment. The company partners with nonprofits, local businesses, and underrepresented groups—including special needs individuals and Native American communities—to create job opportunities through its recycling programs. As it scales, Recycle Local is positioned to grow within the circular economy while maintaining its commitment to reducing landfill waste and supporting equitable employment across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Company Info

Recycle Local collects and recycles used textiles while creating local jobs and supporting underserved communities.

Recycle Local is a Pennsylvania-based recycling company focused on reducing textile waste while generating economic opportunities within local communities. The company offers sustainable recycling solutions for clothing, shoes, textiles, and reusable household items, helping divert significant amounts of waste from landfills. With a mission to increase access to hyper-local textile recycling, Recycle Local partners with businesses, nonprofits, and municipal organizations to establish community recycling hubs, currently operating through micro hubs across the state.

Recycle Local’s model emphasizes social and environmental impact by creating job opportunities for Native Americans, special needs individuals, and other underserved groups. Since its founding in 2013, the organization has helped raise over $500,000 in collaboration with nonprofits, making it both a sustainability and community-driven enterprise. As demand increases, especially during times of financial uncertainty, Recycle Local is working to expand its footprint by deploying more community bins, each capable of collecting hundreds of pounds of materials weekly, with plans for regional and international growth.