22 April 2022 13:35

How do you dispose of old duvet covers?

If the duvet covers are in good condition you may want to consider donating it to a local charity, charity shop or community organisation. Duvet covers can be recycled in the textiles banks at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre. TEXTILE FACTS: Clothes and textiles should never be thrown away.

What can I do with an old duvet cover?

The simplest way to use an old duvet cover is by making cushion covers from it. Covering existing bed cushions with them will ensure they match the bedroom decor and will create a way of incorporating the old pattern back into the room.

Can duvets go in the bin?

Aside from the take back scheme below, duvets and pillows are generally not recyclable and should be disposed of in the waste bin or at a Recycling Centre. However, some animal charities may be able to use these items for bedding – check locally.

What can I do with unwanted bedding?

Used bedding can be recycled at many recycling points across the country.



Here are some organisations to help you find one in your local area:

  • Drop Point – Blankets, towels.
  • Recycle Now – Tool to find local linen recycling points.
  • London Recycles – Tool to find local linen recycling points.


Do charities take old duvets?

Animal shelters and pet charity shops have a presence in most local towns and cities. They are grateful for duvet, blanket, towel, and pillow donations as long as they are in good condition, clean and re-usable.

Can I put old duvet in black bin?

How do I dispose of old pillows and duvets? Generally, household waste collectors won’t accept old duvets and pillows. Commercial waste collecting companies will accept old duvets and pillows in the landfill bin. However as they’re so large, they will take up a lot of space.

How do you dispose of old pillows UK?

Duvets / pillows which are in good reusable condition might be accepted by homeless shelters or animal charities. Alternatively, you could pass them on to friends or family or share via freegle, freecycle or olio.

Do homeless shelters take old duvets?

A local animal shelter, animal rescue charity or shelter for the homeless may also be grateful for donations of duvets or indeed any unwanted bedding such as blankets.

Do Rspca accept duvets?

We also need sheets, towels, blankets and duvets to use as animal bedding and in caring for the animals. Please bring your unwanted bedding and towels along so that we can put them to good use.

How do I recycle scraps of fabric UK?

Donate Your Clothes



All over the UK you can use Traid. They have clothing banks, shops, and provide recycling education, and even offer free collection if you have a lot that needs a new home. Traid takes bolts of fabrics as well, which is worth noting if you work in the industry.

What to do with old blankets?

7 Amazing Ways To Reuse Old Blankets

  1. Keep Them For Camping. Yeah, we agree that this might not have some elements of creativity as you would have expected, but it’s a prudent way to reuse your old blankets. …
  2. Make Animal Beds. …
  3. Save For Picnic. …
  4. Make A Curtain. …
  5. Make A Cookware Pad. …
  6. Make Tote Bags. …
  7. Use As Rags.


What can I do with fabric waste?

How to Manage Textile Waste Responsibly

  1. Donate your clothing, linens, and textiles. Visit Earth 911 to find local organizations that accept textile donations.
  2. Take your unwanted clothing shopping with you. …
  3. Sell your unwanted clothing online.