Clothes donation and recycling guides
Prepare clothes and household textiles for reuse or recycling. These guides help you choose a route, check item rules and handle a full clothes bank.
Practical clothing guides
- How to donate wearable clothes
Give clothes the best chance of reuse. Sort them by condition, prepare them well and check the rules for the place that will receive them.
- How to recycle damaged clothes and textiles
First decide if an item can be repaired or reused. If it cannot, use a service that clearly says it accepts worn or damaged textiles.
- Donating shoes, household linen and duvets
Treat these as separate item groups. Pair shoes, name each type of linen and confirm duvets or pillows before you travel.
- What to do when a clothes bank is full
Do not force bags into the bank or leave them beside it. Keep your donation, report the full bank and use another confirmed route.
Check the named service
Accepted items and condition rules differ by charity, operator and location. Open the official provider page or read the bank sign before you travel.
Find guidance for a specific item
The item recycling guides explain preparation, restrictions and local disposal routes for common household items.