Textiles recycling
How to Recycle Wool Clothing & Blankets
Natural wool garments and household items that can be recycled into new wool products, felted materials, or composted due to wool's biodegradable properties.
Recyclable$1-5 per pound for wool recycling; $10-100+ for quality wool garmentsUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes, wool garments and blankets are recyclable textiles and a high-value fiber. Donate wearable pieces, or drop worn ones at a textile-recycling bin; clean, dry wool can be reprocessed into new yarn or insulation, so it shouldn't go in the trash.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $1-5 per pound for wool recycling; $10-100+ for quality wool garments
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Check care labels to confirm 100% wool content
- 2Clean according to wool care instructions (often dry clean only)