If you already donate used clothing, please continue to do so. Alternatively, help us keep clothing / textiles out of the garbage by placing out for collection on clothing collection week in June!
Place dry, odour-free clothing and textiles into sealed, pink or clear bags:
- Sealed bags must be placed 2 feet from carts or other objects
- Clothing may be ripped or stained but it must be dry and odour-free
- Clothing collection coincides with your regular collection day but it will be a different truck collecting your clothing bags
- There is no limit however each bag should not exceed 20 kgs.
Bring to the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day, during your designated clothing collection week:
- Zone 1 Runs June 5 - 9, 2023
- Zone 2 Runs June 12 - 16, 2023
Check the map below to determine your zone or click here to view your full schedule:
| Is This Program Available to all Residents? | Is This Program Available to all Residents? | <p>If you receive County waste collection service you are eligible. This program does not apply for residents of Barrie and Orillia.</p> | | |
| Where Do Textiles Go After Collection? | Where Do Textiles Go After Collection? | <p>All textiles are sent to a facility for sorting/grading, some are sent for reuse in Ontario and overseas. Some of the material is made into rags and acoustic fill. 98% of material collected is able to be reused/recycled. </p> | | |
| Unacceptable Items | Unacceptable Items | <blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right:0px;"><p>• Damp/ wet items<br>• Dirty items<br>• Garbage</p></blockquote> | | |
| Acceptable Items | Acceptable Items | <h3>Materials must be DRY and odour free</h3><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right:0px;"><p>• Textiles placed out for collection may be torn, unfashionable, stained, and have buttons missing or broken zippers <br>• Used clean clothing and undergarments<br>• Towels and linens (pillows)<br>• Coats and outerwear<br>• Hats, belts and scarves<br>• Purses, backpacks, sleeping bags and luggage<br>• Shoes, socks and mittens in pairs (wrap with elastic to hold together)</p></blockquote> | | |
