Textile waste

You can book a free textile bag collection as part of our bulky waste service.

You need to place the textiles in a bag and clearly label it 'textiles'. We will take the bag, so do not use anything you want to keep.

We can collect:

  • clothes
  • paired shoes
  • towels
  • pillowcases and sheets
  • coats and jackets
  • handbags
  • scarves and gloves
  • hats
  • curtains
  • belts
  • cloths

We cannot collect:

  • very dirty items
  • duvets
  • pillows
  • cushions
  • sleeping bags
  • blankets

Once we collect the textiles, they will be sorted for recycling. The plastic bags will be separated and sent on for recycling at another facility. 

Other disposal options

Clothing that is in good condition can be reused by:

Textile banks

We work with ASTCO to provide a number of textile banks across the town.ASTCO blue textile bank

All materials collected from the clothing banks are re-used and help reduce landfill.

To report a full or damaged bank, please call ASTCO on 01507 466159.

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ASTCO textile bank locations
Textile bank address Location
Co-op, 1 - 3 Tumbler Road Next to the salt bin
Elm Hatch, Waterhouse Moor In front of AMAR Mini Market
Post Office Road car park At exit near kiosk
Potters Street Community Centre, Southern Way Walkway to car park
The Stow car park Next to car park sign at entrance
Wayre Street, Old Harlow Next to paper recycling container