Textile recycling

In partnership with Traid we've made it even easier for you to recycle your textiles.

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TRAID

In partnership with TRAID - the textile recycling charity - we are running a scheme to recycle your unwanted clothes, shoes and accessories.

Call TRAID on 0208 733 2580 (select option 1) or use the online booking form below:

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What happens next?

A collector will call on the Saturday following your request, between 9am and 12 noon to collect your unwanted shoes, clothes and accessories for reuse and recycling as long as you have notified TRAID by 1pm the previous Friday. Please place all your items together in a bag.

All profits raised from the scheme will go towards TRAID’s projects, fighting global poverty overseas and providing environmental education in the UK. For more information about the organisation please visit www.traid.org.uk

Important things to note

  • Please tie any pairs of shoes you donate.
  • Please ensure you have a minimum of one bin liner's worth of clothing to make it worthwhile for us to come out.
  • Shoes, clothing and accessories - clean and good quality please!
  • For information TRAID's registered charity number is 297489

 

Textile bank recycling

Textiles can also be recycled using the charity textile banks dotted around the borough. Depending on the condition of the clothing the items may be sold in charity shops to raise money, turned into rags, or used in the manufacturing industry.

Please do not put textiles for recycling in your orange recycling bag or mixed recycling bank.

Find your nearest textile bank

There are many charity textile banks spread throughout the borough. Usually, they are located at our recycling mini centres and on some housing estates. To find your nearest textile bank please see Mini Recycling Centres

If you would like to request a textile bank for your estate please contact Streetline 0207 361 3001.

Textile banks in the Royal Borough are from the following charity organisations: Oxfam, Scope, Traid and Variety Club.

Charity shops

You can take your unwanted clothes straight to your local charity shop. Charity shops rely heavily on donations of old clothes to raise funds for their chosen cause.

Tips to minimise textile waste

Be creative – alter and re-design your clothes or even create new articles and accessories such as bags, scarves, throws and pillow cases.

  • repair your damaged clothes, use old textiles as cleaning cloths or rags, or for use in the garden
  • organise clothes swapping parties with your friends and family - this is a great way to help the environment whilst catching up with friends and having fun at the same time