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 items.
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.”
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While some people take their unwanted items 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 old, worn-out sheets, towels, pillowcases, quilt covers that are no longer used;
- make sure all your linen items are clean; and
- bring items to the Armidale Waste Transfer Station between 9am and 3pm on Saturday 21 September.