About
about atrs
American Textile Recycling Service (ATRS) was founded with a profitable, globally conscious mission. ATRS is dedicated to aiding non-profits and communities in reusing, renewing, and giving clothing, shoes, toys, and household goods a second life. Through our easy and convenient Clothing & Shoe Donation bins strategically placed for your convenience near neighborhoods nationwide, we are committed to diverting textiles from landfills and fostering job creation both domestically and abroad. Our unique business model ensures an exceptionally small carbon footprint, contributing to a better planet for the next generation. With millions of dollars in funding donated directly to our local charitable partners to date, we strive to reach more communities than ever before.
"The idea of helping others was the spark. A summer job helping at my mother’s charity, Houston Area Community Service, is how it all started. After just a few months of running her clothing collection drives we were helping more families than ever and even had a surplus of goods. I was hooked! And her legacy still lives on as my inspiration today."
- David M. Peganyee Sr., CEO
Our Story
American Textile Recycling Service (ATRS) specializes in collecting, sorting, and reselling gently used, out-of-season, and pre-loved clothing, shoes, toys, and household goods from across the nation. Through our efforts, we create a growing circle of jobs in local communities and emerging nations while also preventing millions of tons of reusable textiles from ending up in landfills every year.
Today, we proudly provide unrestricted funds to thirteen charities nationwide. With millions of dollars donated to our local charitable partners to date, we are making a significant impact by providing much-needed funding, resources, and support for philanthropic and non-profit organizations in numerous neighborhoods. Our commitment to helping more communities through our partnerships and diversion efforts drives us to continually expand our reach and make a positive difference wherever we can.
Our mission is simple and straightforward: to make donations of clothing and shoes easy and convenient. That's why we've placed thousands of easily accessible, well-designed, and professionally managed recycling bins in neighborhoods across Arizona, Central and NW Arkansas, Colorado, Central Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Central Tennessee, and Texas.