Retail & Consumer Products

Clothes Bin

Clothes Bin is a technology based, semi-absentee franchise system that recycles clothing. Strategically located in the parking lots of schools, convenience stores, gas stations, shopping centers or wherever people congregate, these bright green Bins are the go-to for anyone looking for a convenient way to recycle their clothes, shoes and textiles. The National Buyer Program is an option for franchisees to sell their recycled textiles through, and Bin Location Services are optionally available to

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$125,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$168,940 – $227,380
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$500,000
Initial franchise fee
$49,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
$6/Bin/Week
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
None
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
0-2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: 8 hours of virtual training During Bin Placement Services we give in-territory training while delivering the first 10-20 Bins On-going training Bin location services BLIP (Bin Location Information Program) dashboard & app training Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: No Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: No Lease negotiation: No Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
1986
Franchising since
2016
Franchised units
Not disclosed
Company-owned units
4
Headquarters
Davie, FL

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated July 2, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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