You can donate clothes near you at various locations depending on your city or country. Here are some common options:

• Charity Clothing Donation Centers and Bins: Many cities have clothing donation centers or bins operated by charities such as the Salvation Army, Oxfam, Diakonie, or the Red Cross. For example, in Germany, there are numerous donation bins often located near supermarkets or public places. Look for bins with charity logos like FairWertung or the Red Cross

• Stores with Collection Programs: Some retail stores like Zara have clothing collection containers in their stores where you can drop off clothes for donation. Zara also offers an online donation service with pickup

• Nonprofit Organizations: Organizations like Planet Aid and GreenDrop provide donation bins and pick-up services for clothes and other household items, supporting community projects and nonprofits like the American Red Cross

• Local Thrift Shops and Social Projects: Many cities have thrift shops or social projects that accept clothing donations to help people in need. For example, in Düsseldorf, you can donate to Oxfam shops, Caritas, or Profamilia

• Specialized Centers for Homeless or Refugees: Some centers specifically support homeless people or refugees and accept clothing donations, such as Berliner Obdachlosenhilfe in Berlin or Mutter Kind Heim in Düsseldorf

To find the nearest place to donate clothes, you can:

• Search for local charity shops or donation bins in your area.
• Use online maps provided by organizations like the German Clothes Foundation or Planet Aid.
• Contact local social service centers or churches that may run clothing donation programs.

Make sure your clothes are clean and in wearable condition before donating. Some organizations accept slightly worn items for recycling, but heavily damaged or dirty clothes are usually not accepted

. If you provide your specific location, I can help find the closest donation point for you.