Recycle Your Textiles

Our recycling project is managed throughout the UK by collection4clothes.co.uk
 
We have a number of banks located across the UK, where you can donate your:

unwanted clothes
paired shoes
handbags
belts
towels
bedsheets.

    To Book a collection from yourself please follow this link 
    https://www.collection4clothes.co.uk/partner-charities/friends-of-water-search-and-rescue-team
     
      

    Frequently Asked Questions

      

    My local textile bank is full what should I do with my bag of clothes?
    Call the number on the bank and request that it is emptied. Please return with your donation in a few days to place it into the bin. 
     
     
    Where is my closest recycling bank?
    Please e-mail recycling@fowsart.org.uk
     
     
    What if I accidentally post my keys or wallet into the bank?!
    Please phone the number on the bank and arrange a mutually convenient time for them to open it. Please do not attempt to climb or reach into the bank.
     
     
    What happens to the donated clothes?
    The textiles are sorted into type, those that are wearable are sold around the world, and those that are not are turned into rags and sold for use in industry. The funds this generates are donated to Water Search and Rescue to allow us to kit the volunteer rescue team out with the equipment they need to help protect life in and around water.
     
     
    How do we get a textile bank on a community site?
    If you would like to have a recycling bank on your site please contact us at recycling@fowsart.org.uk to discuss the options.
     
     

    Textile Recycling Bank Dimensions
    (Approx)

     
     
    Large
    Width 1500mm (5ft)
    Height 1940mm (6ft 3")

    Small
    Width 1115mm (3ft 9")
    Height 1460mm (4ft 91/2")
     
    We can supply posters and digital content to help promote the bin within your community.