Community Costume Swap
👻 Old Costumes Get a Second Life! 🎭
Why let your old costumes gather dust? Drop them off and give the costume a new chance to shine! All costumes will be available at our Costume Swap on October 12 - see below for details!
Drop-Off Dates: Now through October 6
Where to Drop Off:
The Space Shop, 2925 W Frank Gordy Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30066. Bin is outside so dropoff is available anytime.
Mi Studio Salon, 4961 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, 30068.
Back By Popular Demand, 1255 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, 30068. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm
Host a Bin! Interested in hosting a bin at your school, church or business? Email bethany@mygreenearth.org!
What to Donate:
Gently used or new costumes
Costume accessories (hats, wigs, masks, capes, props, etc.)
All sizes welcome—kids, adults and even pet costumes!
What Happens Next:
✨ Your donations will be part of the Community Costume Swap on October 12.
✨ Any costumes remaining after the swap will be donated to low-income families so everyone can join the fun of dressing up.
Costume Swap Details:
Event Date: Sunday, October 12 from 1pm - 3pm
Location: Stitched Gifts, 3822 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 (behind Bookmiser)
Hosted By: My Green Earth • No More Liddering • Stitched Gifts
The Bigger Picture: Why This Swap Matters
Each year in the U.S., an estimated 35 million costumes are thrown away, most of them after being worn only once. Because about 83% of those costumes are made from non-recyclable plastics and synthetics, they add up to nearly 2,000 tons of plastic waste destined for landfills. That plastic can linger in the environment for 20 to 200 years before breaking down, releasing microplastics and pollution along the way.
Community swaps like ours are one simple but powerful way to make a difference. By giving costumes a second life, we not only keep them out of landfills but also help reduce the demand for new, plastic-based costumes that often end up in the trash after one night of fun. Costume swaps also bring people together, offering families an affordable, sustainable alternative that builds community while easing the strain on both wallets and the planet. Each costume reused is one less manufactured, purchased, and discarded—a small but meaningful step toward addressing the textile waste crisis.
