Fabric
Fabric and textiles can be reused or repurposed. Do not put in your recycling bin.
Disposal options
- Give to a friend, donate to charity or sell online.
- Drop off clean textile items like clothing, accessories, shoes and bedding including sheets, doona covers and blankets to a Koomarri Cut Cloth collection bin located at:
- Drop off for free at The Green Shed at:
- Contact businesses or charities that specialise in the acceptance and resale of clothing, blankets and fabrics such as:
- Repurpose unwanted fabrics to rags where possible.
- Return old sheets and towels (any brand) to Sheridan Boutique stores (Manuka and Fyshwick).
- Wildcare Queanbeyan accept some fabrics for use in animal welfare.
- Send to Upparel for reuse and recycling.
- Contact your local preschool or childcare centre who may repurpose items.
- Rubbish bin
Why?
Do not place fabrics of any kind in the recycling bin as they tangle in the machinery at our Materials Recovery Facility .