Bra Recycling Drive

11th Annual Bra Recycling Drive: October 2023

Kent State University’s Athletics, Division of Human Resources Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, Kent State of Well-being, Office of Sustainability, and the Women’s Center are hosting a bra recycling drive from October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. As a reminder Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center accepts clothing donations. 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Division of Human Resources Employee Wellness and Health Promotion is pleased to sponsor onsite 3D mammography screenings at the Kent campus from TBD dates, in the Heer Hall parking lot at 635 Loop Road (near the ice arena). You may schedule an appointment for a mammogram and/or donate a reusable or worn-out bra at the screening location.

Schedule a Mammogram appointment

Since the start of the Bra Recycling Drive over 1,000 bras have been collected. Since 2012, 75% of bras collected have been sent for reuse to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center and 25% have been sent for recycling to The Bra Recyclers.

2023 Drop-off Locations

Bras that are washed and clean can be dropped off from October 2 - October 27 at:

• Women’s Center, Williamson House 
  Front Doors M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm 
• Well Hub, Student Recreation & Wellness Center
  M-Th 5:30am-10pm; F 5:30am-8pm; Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 8am-7pm
• Satterfield Hall 1st Floor near elevators
  M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm 
• Heer Hall Parking Lot 
  Mammogram Screening TBD dates
  October TBD dates and times
• Intercampus Mail
  Bras can be sent via intercampus mail to the Women’s Center in Williamson House or the Office of Sustainability in Harbourt Hall.