Textiles recycling
How to Recycle Curtains & Drapes
Fabric window treatments and drapery. Reuse is the main path. Material type and coatings decide whether textile bins will take worn panels.
RecyclableCustom or lined drapes can bring $5-50+ reused; recycling grades are low per poundUpdated Jul 2026
Quick answer
Donate usable curtain panels to Habitat ReStore, thrift stores, theaters, or schools. Soft fabric panels that are clean and dry can go to textile bins. Coated blackout laminates, vinyl shower curtains, and moldy treatments often cannot be recycled with soft textiles; trash those if no specialty outlet exists.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- Custom or lined drapes can bring $5-50+ reused; recycling grades are low per pound
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Remove rods and loose hardware for separate scrap or reuse (not required to donate whole panels)
- 2