Textiles waste
Information on how you can recycle clothing and other textiles.
Reusing clothes and textiles
In 2021/22 residents threw away nearly 5,800 tonnes of unwanted clothes, towels, blankets and sheets into their general rubbish at home, even though most of these textiles could have been repaired, reused or recycled.
Before deciding to recycle your textiles, consider whether they could be re-purposed, or if someone else could use them.
If you have clothes that just need repairing, or could be reused, visit The Big Fix page for help and advice.
If you don't want the clothes or textiles anymore, most charity shops will take clothes that are in good condition. Alternatively, try arranging a 'swishing' event, where clothes are swapped between friends, neighbours or communities.
There are also lots of sites on the internet where you can sell good quality clothes, shoes and textiles.
Why not donate good conditioned old clothes to your local charity shop? Most charity shops will also take rag if it is bagged up separately and labelled as such.
What textiles can and can't be recycled at our Recycling Centres
Clothing
Yes please:
- any used clean dry clothing items
No thanks:
- soiled or wet clothing
- used facemasks
Bedding
Yes please:
- sheets
- pillowcases
- duvet covers
- blankets
No thanks:
- duvets
- pillows
Accessories
Yes please:
- paired shoes
- belts
- handbags
No thanks:
- odd shoes
- jewellery
Other
Yes please:
- towels
- tea towels
- curtains
- table linen
No thanks:
- carpets
- rugs
- general waste