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Recycling clothes, shoes and textiles

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Recycling clothes, shoes and textiles

You should not put clothes, shoes and textiles in your rubbish bin, recycling bin, box or bag at home.  

Good quality clothes, shoes or textiles can be reused by: 

You can find more tips on what to do with good quality unwaned clothes, shoes and textiles. 

Find support and advice on how to set up a school uniform exchange 

Old items that can’t be reused 

You can recycle old clothes, shoes and textiles at Regis Road reuse and recycling centre. 

Most things made of fabric can be recycled, including: 

  • towels 
  • sheets 
  • blankets 
  • soft furnishings, for example a cushion cover 

Collecting clothes, shoes and textiles 

If you live in a house or house divided into flats, we may be able to collect your clothes, shoes or textiles on the same day as your regular recycling. 

You can: 

Duvets, pillows and cushions cannot be recycled and should not be put in your clothes, shoes and textiles recycling bag. 

What happens to clothes, shoes and textiles when they are recycled 

If they can still be worn or used, they are given to charity shops. Clothes and textiles that cannot be used again can be sold for other uses.