Textiles Recycling Bin

[pikeyed]

Hi. Does anyone know if there are any textile recycling bins nearby? I've searched on Google for options but not clear results and the recycling center doesn't have this. Have old used material that can't be resold.

[Smiley_blue_1234]

There’s one outside North Dulwich station

[Insuflo]

This link should help:

https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator

[ConzernedResident]

Also one in the carpark of the plough pub, which you will have to verify your car reg to avoid a fine 

[Sue]

You can take it to the hospice charity shop in a bag clearly marked "rags".

[pikeyed]

3 hours ago, Smiley_blue_1234 said:

There’s one outside North Dulwich station

It's not for recycling but for good quality clothes. And sadly always overflowing onto the pavement. Appreciate your response.

1 hour ago, Sue said:

You can take it to the hospice charity shop in a bag clearly marked "rags".

Ace, I didn't know that. Thank you.

2 hours ago, ConzernedResident said:

Also one in the carpark of the plough pub, which you will have to verify your car reg to avoid a fine 

Great, will check that out.

2 hours ago, Insuflo said:

This link should help:

https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator

Thanks for that. I did look on there but it wasn't terribly clear.

Edited August 18, 2025 by pikeyed

[woodyhamster]

There's one at the cemetery end of Wood Vale

https://maps.app.goo.gl/i9xEf32cpRT21xa59

Edited August 18, 2025 by woodyhamster

[Nigello]

There is one opposite the petrol station/Tesco near the crossroads at Peckham Rye. 

[Pugwash]

The one at the Plough is not for rags officially but the stuff that people leave is variable.

[Mabaker]

All Primarks have a textile recycling bin in the store. They take all textiles in whatever condition.

[pikeyed]

15 hours ago, Mabaker said:

All Primarks have a textile recycling bin in the store. They take all textiles in whatever condition.

Fab, I will check that out, thank you

19 hours ago, Pugwash said:

The one at the Plough is not for rags officially but the stuff that people leave is variable.

Thanks but assume would just go to landfill then if not good condition.

20 hours ago, Nigello said:

There is one opposite the petrol station/Tesco near the crossroads at Peckham Rye. 

I will take a look, thanks 

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

On 18/08/2025 at 18:37, Pugwash said:

The one at the Plough is not for rags officially but the stuff that people leave is variable.

The one at The Plough is operated by a cult.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/behind-the-bins-former-planet-aid-employees-describe-cult-like-experience/66461/

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/planet-aid-and-the-clothing-bin-wars/

[Sue]

17 hours ago, Dogkennelhillbilly said:

The one at The Plough is operated by a cult.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/behind-the-bins-former-planet-aid-employees-describe-cult-like-experience/66461/

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/planet-aid-and-the-clothing-bin-wars/

If there's something iffy with the organisation, how come The Plough has it in its car park?

Are they being paid shedloads of money to have the bin there?

[Jenijenjen]

6 minutes ago, Sue said:

If there's something iffy with the organisation, how come The Plough has it in its car park?

Are they being paid shedloads of money to have the bin there?

Like most of us, I'm guessing they didn't look into thoroughly

[Pugwash]

Regardless of who 'owns' the bin- the organisation regularly comes to empty it and clear up the area. They were there today (Weds)

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

Let's hope Planet Aid's current workers aren't forced to make "voluntary" contributions to the cult, then.

"Patrick Goteka was working for a charity in Zimbabwe when, in 2006, his employer offered him a big break - the chance to transfer to the US.

Goteka, who would be working as a manager in the recycled clothes business, knew the move would mean sacrifices - separating him from his wife and three children. But he says he didn't bank on also having to join a cult-like organisation - the Teachers Group - and surrender a chunk of his monthly salary when he took on his new role."

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36940384

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36953455