Clothing, Textiles, and Shoes

You can drop off clothes and shoes you no longer wear in a clothing bin. Damaged clothing, torn fabrics, and textiles can also be placed in the clothing bin.

Put them in a sealed, sturdy bag. This will keep the textiles dry. Wet textiles cannot be reused. Shoes can also be included with the textiles. Tie them together in pairs.

You can also donate your old clothes, textiles, and shoes to a thrift store, give them away to family or friends, or sell them on an online marketplace.

Reuse and Recycling

Donated textiles are reused or recycled into new items. For example, bedding and worn-out clothing are used to make cleaning rags or car seat padding. We’re also seeing recycled textiles being incorporated into new fabrics more and more often.

What is permitted EN what is not permitted in the clothing bank?

Below is a list of what can and cannot be placed in the clothing bin. Please read these rules carefully.

This is permitted in the clothing bank

  • Appropriate clothing
  • Damaged clothing
  • Shoes, tied together in pairs
  • Items such as bags and hats
  • Bedding
  • Curtains
  • Towels
  • Stuffed Animals

This is not permitted in the clothing bank

  • Dust with oil or paint
  • Wet fabric
  • Mattresses (click here for more information on returning mattresses)
  • Garden Pillows
  • Mats, rugs, and floor coverings
  • Scraps and fabric pieces smaller than 25 x 25 centimeters

Click here to view the list with the complete overview.

Would you like to be certain which bin something belongs in? Look it up in the Waste Separation Guide by Milieu Centraal.

Clothing Collection Bins in Voorschoten

The waste collection calendar shows you where the clothing bins are located in Voorschoten.

Textile Workshop

Instead of throwing them away, you can also repair damaged clothing. At the textile workshop, you can learn how to repair clothing.

For more information, please visit the website of Voorschoten voor Elkaar.