Old clothes, shoes and textiles
Where unwanted clothes, bedding, curtains and shoes can go, from charity shops to textile banks.
Donate what can be worn again
Charity shops welcome clean clothes, shoes, bags and bedding in good condition. Tie shoes together in pairs and bag clothes so they stay clean and dry.
Textile banks and collections
Many recycling centres and supermarket car parks have textile banks, and some councils collect textiles at the kerbside. Check whether they accept worn or torn items as well as wearable ones.
Bags left on the doorstep
Only use collection bags from organisations you recognise, and never leave bags outside a charity shop when it is closed. Items left on the pavement can be ruined and may be treated as fly-tipping.
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