The A to Z of waste items and which bin they should go in

Charity shop

If the item is in good condition there may be charity shops in your area that would be happy to take it.

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Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

We do not collect this type of waste as part of the household waste collection service but you can take it to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.

This waste goes in the Textiles container.

Please tie shoes together to keep in pairs.

This will be sent direct to a reprocessing facility.

You can find your nearest HWRC on our Find My Nearest tool.

Recycling points: Textile recycling points

You can find your nearest recycling point on our Find My Nearest tool.