Does your linen closet need a good spring clean? Armidale Regional Council (ARC) will be holding a 'Give a Sheet' linen recycling day at the Armidale Waste Transfer Station on Saturday, 21 September 2024.
ARC is partnering with BlockTexx - a company that specialises in textile recovery technologies - so residents can recycle their unwanted linen.
Every year in Australia, almost one million tonnes of textile waste ends up in landfill and global textile waste is predicted to hit 140 million tonnes by 2030.
"Linen and textile waste is a common waste stream that is currently sent to landfill, as there are no recycling options in the LGA," said ARC Mayor Sam Coupland.
"This event is a fabulous initiative where locals can help the environment, do their bit for the planet, and reduce textiles going into landfill. It is also a great opportunity to give your linen cupboard a good clean out!
"'Give a Sheet' is a great example of how small actions, like recycling old linen, can lead to significant environmental benefits for our community."
While some people take their unwanted linen to charity and opportunity shops, some are reluctant to accept all linen and textile products from the public.
"We're inviting you to clean out your 'robe to clean up the globe'," said a spokesperson from BlockTexx.
"We are collaborating with Councils around the nation via a series of innovative linen collections addressing our growing textile waste problem. We'll take your old towels and pillowcases too!"
BlockTexx said people who want to participate in the 'Give a Sheet' linen collection day should:
- Collect your old, worn-out sheets, towels, pillowcases, quilt covers and linen that you can no longer use. (Please keep your surplus shoes at home as they can't accept these)
- Make sure all your linen items are clean
- Bring your linen to the Armidale Waste Transfer Station between 9am and 3pm on Saturday 21 September.
All linen donations will be collected by BlockTexx to be converted into valuable, high-grade materials that can be used by Australian manufacturers to create new products such as hydro-mulch, fertiliser, shopping baskets and geosynthetic fabrics.
