Clothing Collection Bin Disposal Rules
Clothing bins are operated for textile reuse and export. Only items in wearable condition should be donated.
Follow these steps
- 1
Ensure all clothes are washed, dried, and in re-wearable condition before donation.
- 2
Allowed Items: Wearable clothes (tops/bottoms/coats), paired shoes, bags, hats, thin blankets, curtains.
- 3
Prohibited Items: Thick stuffed comforters, pillows, wet/torn clothes, roller skates, luggage.
- 4
Tie shoe pairs together by their laces or pack them in a small bag so pairs stay together.
- 5
For large amounts (20kg+), consider hiring home clothing buyback pickup services that pay cash per kg.
Frequently asked question
Why can't thick stuffed comforters go into clothing bins?
Comforters jam bin openings and processing machinery. They must be registered as bulky waste.
Can underwear or socks be placed in clothing bins?
New/clean socks and unworn underwear are accepted; used underwear or holy socks go into general trash.