Target offers Denim Take Back Event just in time for back-to-school shopping

You can bring your used denim to any Target store August 4-10 to get a 20% promo code to use with a new Target Circle denim purchase, according to a release from the company. Your old denims will be recycled, the retailer said, to create new products such as housing insulation.

How does Target’s Denim Take Back Event work?

“Consumers can drop up to five used denim items from any brand in any condition in marked boxes in Target stores to receive a 20% promo code via Target Circle,” the release said, “which can be redeemed for a one-time discount on their entire denim apparel purchase.”

“Our new Denim Take Back Event is an easy way for families to give their used denim a new life,” said Gena Fox, Target’s senior vice president of merchandising for apparel and accessories. “With back-to-school and college shopping top of mind for families, we’re offering this 20% off Target Circle deal to make it even more affordable for our guests to refresh their denim wardrobes, while also doing our part to reduce waste and keep used denim out of landfills.”

• Bring up to five denim items, in any condition, to a Target store and drop them in the marked in-store boxes.
• Receive a Target Circle promo code for 20% off all denim apparel of any brand.
• Redeem the Target Circle offer between August 4-10.

If you use a Target Circle Card, you can get an extra 5% off a denim purchase on top of the 20% off promo offer.

Love of denim inspires Tallahassee jeans maker

Daniel Skinner, owner of Skinner Jeans, makes jeans inside of his home in Tallahassee. Each pair takes over 100 steps, 3 hours and uses 10 machines.

Tori Lynn Schneider, Tallahassee Democrat

Can I buy online with the Target denim offer?

The used items must be dropped off in person, but the promo code can be used in-store or on the Target website using the free Target Circle rewards program.

How many Target stores are in Georgia? Where is a Target near me?

There are Targets in 42 cities in Georgia. You can find one near you at their list here.

Minneapolis-based Target has nearly 2,000 stores nationwide.

Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY Network-Florida