How do I recycle material scraps from sewing and old unusable clothing?
There are a few avenues you may be able to explore to recycle the cloth. It is a tricky material and has very few simple disposal options. As I am unsure where you live some of the options below may not be practical. Lifeline SA in the South East cut unsaleable unwanted clothing into useful rags. Call the South East Office on telephone (08) 8723 2299 and you may be directed to a Lifeline or similar organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. Depending on the type and quantity of material, you may be able to take it to That’s Not Garbage which collect off cuts, scraps and all sorts of art and craft materials that can be purchased by schools, kindergartens, individuals and art and crafts people: 24 Charles Rd, Beverley, Adelaide, telephone (08) 8243 0321.
There are a few avenues you may be able to explore to recycle the cloth. It is a tricky material and has very few simple disposal options. Depending on where you live some of the options below may not be practical. Lifeline SA in the South East cut unsaleable unwanted clothing into useful rags. Call the South East Office on telephone 8723 2299 and you may be directed to a Lifeline or similar organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. Depending on the type and quantity of material, you may be able to take it to That’s Not Garbage which collect off cuts, scraps and all sorts of art and craft materials that can be purchased by schools, kindergartens, individuals and art and crafts people. You could also contact the RSPCA and the Animal Welfare League, if the material is large enough and warm enough it can be used for bedding for abandoned cats and dogs.
