Textile Recycling
Henderson County is excited to partner with GreenZone to pilot a new textile recycling program at the Convenience Center!
We are lucky to have amazing thrift stores in our community but if items can't be reused or sold, bring them to our bin!
Remember to:
- Sort
- Donate
- then Recycle
What can be recycled in the textile bin?
Any clothing or household textile as long as it is DRY and has NO ODOR can be reused and recycled.
*Even if the item is stained, torn, overly worn or out-of-date, do not throw it away; it has a use in the clothing recycling industry.
What is NOT Accepted in the textile bin?
- No scrap fabric
- No items that are wet (mildewed)
- No items that have been used with a solvent-type liquid (gasoline, Goof Off, etc.) cannot be recycled.
- No comforters or pillows
Can clothes and shoes be dropped off together?
Yes, clothes and shoes may go in the same bin but please bag separately.
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Baby clothes and Gear Belts |
Jackets | Shorts |
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Book bags |
Jerseys (Sports) | Skirts |
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Boots |
Kids Clothing | Slippers |
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Bras |
Maternity Items | Stuffed Animals |
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Coats |
Napkins (Cloth) | Suits |
| Curtains/Draperies | Pajamas | Sweaters |
| Dresses | Pants | Sweatpants |
| Flip flops | Purses | Sweatshirts |
| Halloween Costumes | Scarves | Table Linens |
| Hats | Shirts/ Tshirts | Ties |
| Jeans | Shoes | Towels |
| Sheets |
Why should I recycle used clothing and household textiles?
- Average U.S. citizen throws away 81 lbs of clothing and textiles a year, about 6.3 % of the waste stream!
- Nearly 95% of used clothing and textiles can be reused and recycled.
- Help reduce the amount of clothing and textile products going into landfills by reusing or recycling these materials.
- The used clothing industry provides lower income people around the world with affordable clothing.
- Clothing that is damaged, is recycled into wiping rags or ground up into fiber to create new products like, paper, yarn, insulation and carpet padding.
How are textiles recycled?
- 45% are re-used as apparel; 30% are converted into industrial polishing/wiping cloths and 20% are processed into fiber to be manufactured into new products.
- 95% of all used clothing is recyclable, only 5% is unusable due to mildew or other contamination.
What are some other benefits of textile reuse and recycling?
- Reduces the need to create more landfill space.
- Reduces pollution created by incinerators.
- Provides low cost clothing to low income households all over the world.
- Recycling textiles saves the environment from tons of harsh chemicals, waste products and waste water used in the manufacturing of clothing as well.
