Textile Recycling Banks
In the United Kingdom 1,850,000 tonnes of new clothes are
purchased each year. Of these, 300,000 tonnes are collected for
reuse or recycling. However, over 1 millions tonnes are disposed of
as non-recyclables. By depositing any unwanted clothes, textiles,
paired shoes and accessories such as belts and hats you can ensure
that these items do not end up in landfill sites but are instead
either reused or recycled in some way.
What can be collected in the Textile recycling banks?
A whole range of materials can be collected including the
following:
- "T" shirts/polo shirts/sweat shirts/shirts
- Coats and jackets
- Sweaters, tracksuits
- Suits
- Waistcoats
- Trousers, jeans, leggings
- Blouses
- Skirts and dresses
- Underwear of all kinds
- Nightdresses/ Paired pyjamas
- Socks
- Accessories such as hats, caps, belts, scarves, swimsuits,
men's neck ties
- Curtains, table cloths
- Soft toys
- Sheets, blankets
- Towels
- Shoes, sandals, trainers in pairs
Where are the textile recycling banks located?
Textile recycling bank facilities can be found at the following
sites:
- Golden Cross Parade, Ashingdon Road
- Ashingdon Community Centre, Ashingdon Road
- The Royal Oak Pub, Stambridge Road, Great Stambridge
- Canewdon Village Hall, Lambourne Hall Road, Canewdon
- Foulness Island Village Hall, Church End, Foulness Island
- Great Wakering Sports Centre, High Street, Great Wakering
- Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Clements Hall Way, Hawkwell
- Betts Farm Community Centre, Westminster Drive, Hockley
- Hockley Woods Car Park, Main Road, Hockley
- Southend Road Car Park, Southend Road, Hockley
- Pooles Lane Car Park, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
- Rawreth Playing Fields, Rawreth Lane, Rawreth
- Websters Way Car Park, Websters Way, Rayleigh
- The Freight House, Bradley Way, Rochford
- Back Lane Car Park, Back Lane, Rochford