Epping Forest Textile Recycling Collection

Place in a tied carrier bag and place on top of your bin for collection.

Items

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Clothes

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Good quality clothes and textiles can be reused. Clothes and textiles with holes or stains cannot be reused but can be recycled.

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Rags and cleaning cloths

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You may be able to take this item to a textile recycling bin in your local area.

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School uniform

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Many schools have second-hand uniform shops or swaps. Many of these are organised through social media. Please check locally.

Did you know
Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

Did you know?

Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Shoes

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else. Some retailers have drop-off points for trainers to be recycled.

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Textiles

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Good quality clothes and textiles can be reused. Clothes and textiles with holes or stains cannot be reused but can be recycled.

Some local animal charities accept old towels, blankets and sheets.

Some retailers have in-store home textile takeback schemes.

Did you know
Illustration of a man repairing a leg of a red chair.

Did you know?

Almost two thirds of Essex residents report repairing an item in the last three months.

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Underwear

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You may be able to take this item to a textile recycling bin in your local area.

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Wellington boots

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If this item is in good condition, donate it or pass it on to someone else.

Waste Disposal Service Type

Textile Recycling Collection

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Recycling at kerbside or local drop-off points

Recycling options at kerbside or in your area
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