Give away or donate
Hangers in good condition may be given away or donated. Check with local thrift stores to see if they'll accept hangers.
Recycle metal hangers
Check with your local dry cleaner to see if they accept metal hangers for reuse. Metal hangers, with all the paper removed, may be accepted or redeemable at scrap metal recyclers. The paper can be recycled in your recycling program at home.
Put plastic and wood hangers in garbage
Plastic and wood hangers may be put in the garbage. They are not recyclable.