Truckloads of unwanted household textiles were collected and diverted from landfill at Hunter’s Hill Council’s textile drop-off event at Clarkes Point on Saturday, 27 May.
The event was part of council’s efforts to enhance sustainability and waste management in Hunters Hill and was guided by recommendations to increase textile recycling and resource recovery avenues from a Textiles in Kerbside Waste Audit.
Council partnered with textiles recovery business BlockTexx and charity organisation Vinnies for the initiative to reduce the estimated 87 tonnes of textiles waste the audit identified as being generated each year in the Hunters Hill local government area.
Tonnes of household linens and towels donated by community members were collected by BlockTexx as part of its ‘Give a Sheet for the Planet’ program.
All items collected will be converted into high-grade recycled materials to be used in the manufacture of new products, such as hydro-mulch, fertiliser, shopping baskets and geosynthetic fabrics.
Clothing, bags and shoes donated by community members were collected by Vinnies to be sold in the charity’s op shops to support those in need.
The project was a NSW Environment Protection Authority initiative funded from the waste levy.
