Textiles
Reduce
Consider only buying what you really need.
Reuse
Before you throw anything away why not see if it can be reused, repaired or upcycled? There are lots of ways this can be done:
Charity shops
Charity shops accept a wide variety of items. Please contact your local charity shop for more information on what they can accept.
Recycling centre
Clothes can be taken to the recycling centre where they will be sent for sorting. Good quality clothing is exported to areas in need of clothing.
Reuse networks
Reuse networks such as Freecycle, Freegle and Ecobees allow members to advertise goods for reuse or sharing through local groups and forums. Membership and advertising is free and everything offered must also be free.
Sell
There are a variety of online selling arenas, such as eBay. Other options are advertising in the local paper, or news agent’s window. If you have quite a few items why not consider a car boot sale?
Upcycle
How about being creative and turning an old item into something stylish? The love your clothes website gives some great ideas and tips on how to upcycle clothing. Some garments can be torn up and used as rags and wipers.
Recycle
Clothes can be taken to the recycling centre where they will be sent for sorting. Good quality clothing is exported to areas in need of clothing. Items not suitable for reuse are either processed into industrial wiping cloths or recycled.
Where can I take these?
Baddesley Ensor
Lower House Lane, Baddesley Ensor, Atherstone, CV9 2QA
Biddulph
Bemersley Road, Biddulph, ST8 7QT
Bilbrook
Pendeford Mill Lane, Codsall, WV8 1JJ
Burntwood
Ring Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood, WS7 3JQ
Burton
Centurion Way (off Shobnall Road), Burton upon Trent, DE14 2AU (use DE14 2AY for SatNav)
Cannock
Lichfield Road, Cannock, WS11 8NQ
Cheadle
Tower Crane Drive, Off New Haden Road, Cheadle, ST10 1FB
Leek
Fowlchurch Road, Leek, ST13 6BH
Lichfield
Witley Drive, Trent Valley Road, Lichfield, WS13 6EU
Newcastle
Leycett Lane, Newcastle, ST5 6AD
Rugeley
Station Road, Rugeley, WS15 2HE
Stafford
St. Albans Road, Stafford, ST16 3DR
Stone
Beacon Road / Opal Way, Stone Business Park, Aston, ST15 0NN
Uttoxeter
Robert Bakewell Way, Uttoxeter, ST14 5AU (Not SatNav compatible)
Wombourne
Botterham Lane, Wombourne, DY3 4RA