Textiles and shoes

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  2. 2. Recycling sites in the borough

You can recycle a wide range of textiles, paired shoes and other similar items in our specially designed textile and shoe recycling containers. We accept items in any condition, but please make sure shoes are paired together in a bag or tied lace, and that the textiles are clean and dry to prevent them from going mouldy.

Yes please

  • Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillowcases and duvet covers)
  • Belts
  • Clothing
  • Curtains
  • Cushion covers
  • Gloves
  • Handbags
  • Hats
  • Old or worn textiles
  • Throws
  • Towels and tea towels
  • Shoes and boots (paired)
  • Purses

No thank you

  • Balls of wool
  • Bathroom mats
  • Carpets/rugs
  • Coat hangers
  • Doormats
  • Duvets, pillows or cushions
  • Electric blankets
  • Fire damaged items
  • Safety helmets
  • Single shoes
  • Soiled, dirty or wet items
  • String
  • Paint or chemically damaged items

What to put in each household bin

You can also use the interactive search tool on the What goes in each bin page to identify which bin to use for household items.