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Clean curtains, towels, sheets, blankets and other fabric household items.

Other names include bedding, curtains, household fabric, sheets, towels.

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    Collection and take-back services

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    How to donate or recycle household textiles

    Donate usable textiles. A labelled textile bank may accept clean torn fabric for fibre recovery.

    Possible recycling routes
    Recycling centres and tipsClothes and textile banksCharity donation pointsReuse shops and centresLocal recycling sitesBring banks and recycling pointsReuse hubs and shopsHousehold waste recycling centres

    Prepare household textiles for donation or recycling

    • Wash and dry fabric
    • Fold reusable items
    • Bag textiles if the bank asks

    What must stay out

    Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

    • Duvets and pillows are often excluded
    • Wet, oily or paint-covered textiles can be refused
    • Carpets and mattresses use separate routes

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list household textiles. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

    • Recycling centres and tips

      Council recycling centres accept many types of household waste. Check the council rules for booking, permits, proof of address, vehicle access and charges before travel.

    • Clothes and textile banks

      Drop-off containers for clothes, paired shoes and household textiles. The bank label states which items it accepts and which charity or company runs it.

    • Charity donation points

      Charity shops, donation banks and collection services for clean, safe and saleable goods. Each charity decides what its local shops can accept.

    • Reuse shops and centres

      Sites that accept usable household items for resale or redistribution. They can be at recycling centres or run as separate community projects.

    • Local recycling sites

      Small recycling points for selected materials. They are often in supermarket, council or community car parks, and each site has its own accepted list.

    • Bring banks and recycling points

      Small public recycling sites with separate containers for selected materials. They are often in supermarket, council and community car parks.

    • Reuse hubs and shops

      Sites that accept usable household goods for resale, repair or redistribution. Local teams decide which items they can take.

    • Household waste recycling centres

      Council-run sites that accept many types of household recycling and waste. Local rules can cover booking, proof of address, vehicle permits and charges for some DIY waste.

    Related item guides

    • Carpets and underlay

      Old household carpet, carpet tiles, rugs and separate underlay.

    • Clothes

      Wearable and damaged household clothing such as tops, trousers, coats and underwear.

    • Mattresses

      Adult, child and cot mattresses made from springs, foam, fabric or mixed materials.

    • Shoes and footwear

      Paired wearable or damaged shoes, boots, trainers and slippers.

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    Questions about donating or recycling household textiles

    Where can I donate or recycle household textiles?
    Enter your postcode in the local finder to search recycling centres and tips and clothes and textile banks and charity donation points and reuse shops and centres and local recycling sites and bring banks and recycling points and reuse hubs and shops and household waste recycling centres near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
    How should I prepare household textiles for recycling?
    Donate usable textiles. A labelled textile bank may accept clean torn fabric for fibre recovery.

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