Most of the time charity shops want good quality clothing they can sell, but did you know that charity shops also want old clothes, textiles and fabrics that are worn and well beyond any further use, as most charity shops have a ‘Rags Bin’.

These rags are sold by the charity to the rag trade, where they are cleaned and shredded used for various fillings, including seats of cars. Do ask your favourite charity shop if they accept rags. Bag them separately from other donations and mark the bag clearly ‘Rags’.

Or you can drop off your unwanted items at recycling points and clothing and textile banks in supermarket and local car parks at a time to suit you – enter your postcode below to find your nearest. www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/clothing-textiles-0

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