Textiles made from both natural and man-made fibres can be recycled.
- Textiles include: curtains, bedding, towels, handbags, cloths, rugs and mats.
- Make sure the items are clean.
Can it be recycled?
Recycling and reusing textiles
Yes. You can recycle all kinds of textiles at recycling banks and centres.
Can it be recycled: near your postcode?
How should I recycle textiles?
What else can I do with them?
Donating to charity
Textiles that are in a reasonable condition can be donated to charity shops in the following ways:- Take them to a local charity shop yourself. Charities like Oxfam, Save The Children, Barnado's, Age Concern and Cancer Research have chains of high street shops.
- Put them in a textiles bank provided by charities like Oxfam, The Salvation Army and Scope. You can find these at supermarkets
