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Can you recycle pillows?
It depends on your area
Whether you can recycle pillows depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
| Goes in | Donate or trash |
|---|---|
| Category | 👕 Textiles & Clothing |
| Verdict | Depends |
How to prepare pillows
Donate usable pillows; many textile banks reject them.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Donate usable pillows; many textile banks reject them.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
- Can’t recycle it locally? Animal shelters may take old pillows.
Why?
Bulky fill is hard to process mechanically.
Better option
Animal shelters may take old pillows.
FAQ: Pillows
Can I put pillows in the curbside recycling bin?
Whether you can recycle pillows depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
How should I dispose of pillows?
Donate or trash. Donate usable pillows; many textile banks reject them.
Why isn’t pillows recyclable?
Bulky fill is hard to process mechanically.
What can I do with pillows instead?
Animal shelters may take old pillows.