Household recycling
How to Recycle Textiles/Clothing
Clothing, towels, and fabric items around the home. Damaged textiles still have a route, which is the part most people do not realize.
RecyclableUpdated Jul 2026
Quick answer
Worn out is not the same as unusable. Clean, dry textiles go to a donation point or a textile recycling bin whatever their condition, because usable pieces are resold and the rest become insulation, wiping cloths, and stuffing. What disqualifies textiles is being wet or moldy, so bag them dry. Never put textiles in a curbside bin.
- Recyclable
- Yes
How to Prepare
- 1Wash and dry everything before it goes anywhere
- 2Bag items so they stay dry, since wet or moldy textiles are rejected
- 3Separate genuinely wearable items for donation from worn ones for recycling
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