From 23 March, the Council will collect all your unwanted textiles, making it easier for you to have that spring clear out and do your bit for charity at the same time.
Collections will take place on an alternate weekly basis so look out for information being sent in the post from 9 March explaining what items you can include and which week your collection will be made. Your textiles will be collected on the same day as your bin but at a different time.
The items collected will be sorted by the Salvation Army. Wearable items will be sold through markets in Eastern Europe, as long as they are clean and dry, raising vital funds for the Salvation Army’s charitable work. Old textiles, even if they are worn, torn or stained, can be recycled to make industrial cloths or padding for chairs and car seats.
Some properties will not receive this collection service initially. If you have not received an information card by 18 March visit www.spelthorne.gov.uk/home and put your address in to ‘My Spelthorne’ to find out if you are included and which week your collection will be scheduled.
From 18 March, you will find a list of the items you can include at www.spelthorne.gov.uk/textiles. Alternatively call Customer Services on 01784 451499 for more information.