Clothing and Textiles
From time to time, every household cleans out its closets. You get rid of anything that’s no longer in style or that you no longer wear. You can place the clothes you’re discarding—as well as old blankets and rags—in a sealed bag and put them in the textile recycling bin.
What is it?
- clothing (good clothing and worn-out clothing)
- shoes (fastened together in pairs)
- bedding, such as comforters, blankets, duvet covers, and sleeping bags
- home textiles, such as curtains, towels, washcloths, stuffed animals, and balls of yarn
- accessories, such as bags, belts, hats, caps, ties, and gloves
What is it not?
- clothing or textiles with oil or paint stains
- wet or damp clothing or textiles
- mattresses
- garden cushions
- floor coverings, carpets, and mats
- pieces smaller than 25×25 cm
What happens to it?
Clothing and textiles are often given a second life. Clothing is shipped to other countries or ends up in vintage or thrift stores. Old clothing and textiles can also be effectively recycled. For example, they are repurposed as cleaning rags, stuffed animals, or insulation material.
Where could this lead?
You can place your textiles in a sealed bag and drop them off at the designated collection containers. You’ll find these containers at various locations throughout the municipality, usually near a supermarket; see the list below. The collection containers are emptied every Tuesday by Afvalservice Breda.
View the locations of the clothing donation bins via the Afvalservice Breda portal or the Afvalservice app.