As we put away holiday decorations and look toward the coming year (and decade) ahead, you may be thinking it’s time for a closet cleanout. And you would be right! Since you’re stuck indoors anyway, why not tackle those ever-expanding dresser drawers and wardrobes. If you’re a veteran closet cleaner like me, then you probably already have a good system for donating or selling clothes. Sites like ThredUp, Poshmark, and The RealReal host independent thrifters reselling their gently used garments. Goodwill and Salvation Army are easy go-to organizations to drop off clothing and housewares, while Facebook has clothes swap groups to give away or trade clothing, which is a great source for kids’ clothes.

But what about the items you can’t sell or give away, like bras, underwear, holey T-shirts, and smelly shoes? Goodwill does have sources for textile material, metal, plastic recycling, or reuse so as not to throw away items not suitable for resale. Of course, Goodwills are run regionally, so it’s probably a good idea to call your local donation center and ask after their policy and practices for donations that don’t make it to the shop floor.

There are resources for specific types of recycling for individual products. The Bra Recyclers are a textile recycling company that specializes in recycling or repurposing used brassieres. Simply go to their website brarecyling.com fill out an online form, receive a shipping label, and send them your old bras. There are up to 30 different components to the average bra, from fabric to underwire, all of which can be repurposed. Be sure to wash your bras before sending, because if they are in okay-condition, they will be donated to women’s shelters.

Another item most of us have never considered recycling is eyewear. If your prescription eyeglasses are broken or damaged and cannot be donated, don’t worry! You can recycle your frames and lenses at Earth911.com. This site has a search engine to help you locate the nearest drop off location that takes eyeglasses as recyclable material. Additionally, you can deliver your broken glasses to any Lions Club drop off location, and they will recycle them for you.

For worn-through sneakers that are truly busted, check out Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program, which has collected more than 28 million pairs of athletic shoes. This program turns destroyed footwear into track surfaces, basketball courts, and playgrounds. You will have to pay for shipping or consider taking a road trip to a Nike or Converse store to drop off your old sneakers and buy some replacements while you’re there.

Nike isn’t the only company with take-back programs. Retailers like The North Face, Levi’s, and H&M will take back clothing and shoes from any brand for recycling. Many also offer coupons for future purchases. You can find drop-off locations on each company’s website.

If your unworn items are in pretty good shape, consider having a swap-party instead of donating or selling. This is a great motivator to clear out closets, and a fun activity to get together with family and friends during the winter. Regardless of whether you end up reselling, donating, swapping, or recycling after a thorough closet cleanout, it’ll feel so good to shed excess and make space in preparation for the warmer days and activities of spring.