What to do with old duvets and pillows
Check bedding take-back and reuse options without putting unsuitable filling into a clothing bank.
Sort by condition
Keep clean, dry, usable bedding separate from damaged or soiled items. A duvet cover is a textile item; a filled duvet or pillow may have a different disposal route. Do not hide rejected bedding inside a clothing donation bag.
Ask before donating
Some animal charities may use particular bedding, while others cannot. Contact the organisation first and describe the filling and condition. Do not leave bags outside when it is closed.
Check specialist take-back
Look for a current bedding or home-textile return scheme and read its accepted-items list. Confirm whether it takes filled products, whether items must be washed and how they should be bagged. Schemes and participating shops can change.
If reuse or recycling is unavailable
Follow council instructions for residual waste or a recycling centre. Ask about a bulky collection if the items will not fit safely in your bin. Keep them dry until handover.
See clothing and textile recycling and mattress disposal for separate bedroom items.
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