St. Andrew’s Convenience Center – Planet Aid Textile Collection provides a local Maryland option for reusable estate property. St. Mary’s County states that Planet Aid collects clothing and textiles at all county convenience centers, including clean, dry clothing, paired shoes, stuffed animals, cloth dolls, sheets, towels, nylon shower curtains, tablecloths, napkins, hats, gloves, belts, and purses. Wet clothing, rugs, and plastic- or foam-backed drapes are not accepted through this textile program; items should be clean and dry and placed in the designated collection area.

This is a textile recovery option rather than a general charity thrift store and is particularly useful for estates with substantial wearable clothing and household linens. Collected textiles are sorted for reuse and charitable/community purposes rather than entering the waste stream. For executors and families clearing a residence, this can be a practical outlet for qualifying items that are still usable but are not being distributed to beneficiaries or sold by the estate. Save a trip! Call St. Andrew’s Convenience Center – Planet Aid Textile Collection first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.