Clothing, textile and shoes

Give clothing, textiles and shoes a second life. If items are no longer usable, you can take them to a recycling centre. The materials will be recycled into new products. Even worn-out textiles can still be used as raw materials.

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  • Your online waste disposal pass
  • Map with all sorting stations in your area
  • Info about recycling centres and reuse shops
  • Waste sorting guide

Textile collection from 2026

From 2026, textiles will be collected from your home 4 times a year. This makes it easier to recycle clothing and other textiles.

How to prepare your textiles: 

  • Put clothing, shoes and textiles in a strong plastic bag
  • Tie the bag securely
  • Check the MilieuApp or your paper calendar for collection dates
  • Put the bag out on the correct day

More information about all changes in 2026 can be found in the waste collection calendar. 

How to dispose of textiles

Choose the option that suits you best.

  • Home collection

You can leave the following items out for collection:

  • clothing and shoes
  • bags
  • curtains
  • bed linen
  • worn or torn textiles

Kringloop Zuid collects these items from your home 4 times a year, free of charge.

  • Recycling centre

You can also take textiles to a recycling centre (milieupark). Use the textile container at the recycling centre. This is free of charge.

  • Textile containers

You can take used clothing and shoes to textile containers in your neighbourhood. Check the MilieuApp for locations.

  • Reuse shops

Items in good condition can be taken to reuse shops. Items that are worn or damaged may be refused.

Costs

You can dispose of textiles free of charge at reuse shops, at recycling centres, in textile containers and through home collections.

Please note!

Do not put textiles in your general (residual) waste. This is better for the environment.

Questions or reports

If you have a question or want to report an issue, use the BuitenBeter app or contact us.

  • Why are textiles listed on the waste collection calendar?

    We want to make it easier to dispose of textiles separately. Charities used to collect textiles directly from households, but this has stopped on 1 January 2026. Kringloop Zuid now organises the collection.

    Kringloop Zuid used to deliver textile bags to households. Why has this stopped?

    Producing and delivering bags is expensive. Most residents are already used to taking their textiles elsewhere and use their own bags to do so.

    Do I need to buy refuse sacks?

    A grey refuse sack is preferred. If you have another strong plastic bag (for example a shopping bag or a different coloured bin bag), you can also use this.

    Do not use red-and-white residual waste bags or pmd bags.

    Why are charities no longer collecting textiles?

    The municipality wants to take a more coordinated approach to textile collection. This ensures that textiles are collected locally and sorted by Kringloop Zuid. Collection days are also clearly shown on the waste collection calendar.

    How should I put out textiles for collection?

    Put the textiles in a grey waste bag that you purchase yourself. Tie the bag securely to keep the contents dry.

    When should I put the bag out?

    On the evening before the collection day, from 19.00, and no later than 06.00 on the day of collection. Collections start at 06.00 in the morning.

    What can go in the textile bag?

    Check the waste sorting guide, or consult the guide in the MilieuApp (waste disposal app), which shows where each type of waste should go.

    What happens to my textiles?

    The textiles are taken to a regional sorting centre, where they are separated into more than 30 categories (such as coats, jeans, underwear, damaged clothing and shoes). The best items are sold in reuse shops in the Netherlands. Lower-quality textiles, such as damaged clothing, are reused as materials for products like insulation.

    Can I take textiles somewhere myself?

    Yes, you can take them to:

    • a textile container in your neighbourhood (see the MilieuApp for locations)
    • a recycling centre (milieupark)
    • a reuse shop

    Always place textiles in a closed bag.

    My bag was not collected. What should I do?

    Please report this via the BuitenBeter app or contact us on 14 043.

  • Check the waste sorting guide for a clear overview. 

  • Worn or torn clothing and household textiles can be reused as cleaning cloths, insulation material or padding for car seats. Recycled fibres are increasingly being used to produce new fabrics.

    • If you donate clothes and shoes that can still be worn, make sure that they are clean and dry. The same goes for reusable textile.
    • Do not mix clothing, textiles and shoes with other waste, as this reduces quality and limits options for reuse.