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Can you recycle underwear?
It depends on your area
Whether you can recycle underwear depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
| Goes in | Textile bin (clean) or trash |
|---|---|
| Category | 👕 Textiles & Clothing |
| Verdict | Depends |
How to prepare underwear
Send clean items to textile recycling; otherwise trash them.
Quick checklist before you bin it
- Send clean items to textile recycling; otherwise trash them.
- Confirm acceptance on your city or hauler’s recycling list — rules vary.
Why?
Hygiene limits reuse and donation.
FAQ: Underwear
Can I put underwear in the curbside recycling bin?
Whether you can recycle underwear depends on your local program. Here’s how to tell and what to do.
How should I dispose of underwear?
Textile bin (clean) or trash. Send clean items to textile recycling; otherwise trash them.
Why isn’t underwear recyclable?
Hygiene limits reuse and donation.