Clothing Hangers

If you do not need to take home the clothing hangers when purchasing clothing, leave them at the store for reuse.  Some retailers will also accept the return of hangers after purchase.

Certain types of hangers can also be donated.  An internet search such as “donate hangers York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. 

Metal clothing hangers with paper and foam removed are sometimes recyclable.  An internet search such as “recycle hangers York PA” will show businesses that accept these items for recycling. 

Clothing hangers are not recyclable in curbside bins or recycle drop-offs in York County.  All types of clothing hangers can be disposed of in the regular trash.