This New York State Dry Cleaning Law Has Residents Buzzing

How long does a dry cleaner have to keep your clothes before they can toss them? Do dry cleaners in New York State have to donate unclaimed clothes? There is a law for just about everything here in New York and dry cleaning is no exception.

Most families are crazy busy this time of the year. With school and work and sports and everything in between, there is little time leftover each day. That being said, something has to give and there are some things that just get left undone or forgotten. For many people, it is the dry cleaning that is forgotten. But don't let it sit idle too long!

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There are some things that we all intend to do the next day or so. For example, you probably have left some clothes in your car to take to donate and still have not done it. But if you leave them at the dry cleaner too long, it might be done for you!

New York State 6 Month Dry Cleaning Law

In New York State, dry cleaners are required to display a sign that reminds people to get there orders picked up, or they will be donated.

"Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of the abandoned
property law, a retail dry cleaning institution that has posted such a
notice and provided such a receipt may donate a garment or household
item that has not been retrieved within six months to a bona fide
charitable organization, church, or other not-for-profit organization".

We use a dry cleaner just about every three months and most of them have made it so easy. With pick and delivery services, you never have to worry and it takes one thing off the busy schedule. It might be a little more expensive, but with a busy family it is worth it!