The City of Orlando has adopted a zero waste by 2040 goal to eliminate waste streams entering landfills and incinerators. Some ways this can be accomplished is by eliminating waste before it is created through redesign and reusables, using biodegradable materials for single use items and utilizing waste streams as commodities so they can find new lives as other products.
To help achieve this goal, the Office of Sustainability, Resilience and Future-Ready is partnering with Goodwill to reduce the amount of textile waste being sent to the landfill. This program will provide Orlando residents with a convenient way to donate unwanted clothing, textiles, and fabric items. The collected items will be repurposed, reused or recycled, contributing to environmental sustainability and benefiting local communities through Goodwill's programs. This pilot program is currently located at Rosemont and Callahan Neighborhood Centers with the potential to expand to additional locations.