The City of Pittsfield provides a textile drop-off location at the Berkshire Athenaeum parking lot as part of its partnership with CMRK Inc. The program accepts bagged clothing of all types and sizes, shoes and sneakers, and household textiles such as blankets, towels and curtains. The city also describes a related curbside pickup program that can accept boxed small household items such as pots, pans, dishes, small appliances, small decor, books, DVDs, musical instruments and bicycles.

This is a specialized reuse and recycling option rather than a general furniture-donation center, so executors should use it primarily for clothing, linens, household textiles and other listed small reusable items. Items should be clean, dry and prepared according to program instructions. Save a trip! Call City of Pittsfield Textile Drop-Off – Berkshire Athenaeum first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.