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5. Mixed textiles and clothes

Textiles
Textiles

Textiles are collected weekly. Please place your textiles in a carrier bag next to your recycling boxes outside your home on your collection day. We do not provide bags so please reuse a bag you have from a store or supermarket.

What textiles can I recycle?

Yes please

  • clothes - clean and wearable
  • underwear
  • nightwear
  • shoes, trainers and boots (paired)
  • bags (excluding plastic bags)
  • bed linen
  • towels
  • bath mats
  • curtains
  • accessories (purse/wallet/belts/hats/scarfs/ties/jewellery)

No thanks

  • duvets
  • pillows
  • wet or dirty items
  • anything with stuffing
  • fabric scraps

Please note

  • we are unable to collect textiles put out for collection in a black sack or large charity bag, we are only able to collect textiles in carrier bag sized bags
  • please ensure that your textiles are dry
  • our textiles are collected for reuse please only donate items that are in a wearable condition