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Clothing & Textile
Recycling

Uniforms, end-of-line garments, textile offcuts and retail returns — we negotiate sustainable disposal and recycling at the best available rates.

Clothing & Textile Recycling

Textiles don't belong
in landfill

Australia sends over 800,000 tonnes of textiles to landfill every year. For businesses dealing with uniforms, end-of-line stock, textile manufacturing waste, or retail returns, the disposal costs can be significant — and most are paying more than they need to.

Bundle Waste negotiates competitive rates with specialist textile recyclers and certified destruction facilities across Melbourne and Australia. Whether you need regular collections, one-off clearances, or certified destruction of branded goods, we find the right provider at the right price.

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Significant
Most businesses overpay on textile disposal
What We Cover

Comprehensive textile
recycling solutions

We negotiate across every textile waste stream — uniforms, manufacturing offcuts, retail returns, and end-of-life garments.

Textile sorting
Uniform Recycling
Corporate uniforms, workwear, and branded clothing that needs secure disposal or recycling. We negotiate services that ensure your brand is protected while materials are recovered responsibly.
Textile collection
Textile Collection
Scheduled or on-demand collection of textile waste from your premises. We negotiate collection frequencies and rates that match your volume, so you never pay for services you don't need.
Textile baling
Manufacturing Offcuts
Fabric offcuts, trimmings, and production waste from garment manufacturing. We connect you with recyclers who can process raw textile materials at competitive rates.
Textile warehouse
Retail Returns & Seconds
Damaged goods, end-of-season stock, and unsaleable returns. We negotiate responsible disposal or recycling solutions that keep textiles out of landfill and costs under control.
Sustainable & Cost-Effective

Divert from landfill.
Save on every collection.

Textile recycling isn't just good for the environment — it's often cheaper than general waste disposal. We negotiate arrangements with specialist recyclers who can process your textiles into new materials, insulation, or industrial rags.

If we can't save you money, you owe us nothing. Zero upfront costs, no hidden fees, no risk.

Textile baling facility
Ready?

Give your textiles
a second life

Sustainable textile disposal that costs less than landfill. We negotiate recycling solutions for uniforms, offcuts, and end-of-line stock.

Uniforms Fabric offcuts Retail returns End-of-line stock Workwear Textile waste
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Trusted in this sector
BekaertDeslee
Toyota
Mazda
Ford
Australian Paper Recovery
Common Questions

Frequently asked
questions

Can you recycle branded uniforms securely?+
Yes. Brand protection is critical — we arrange certified uniform destruction that prevents branded items from reaching resale markets. All items are shredded and documented with serial tracking. Destruction certificates confirm every item is accounted for. Costs range from $2–$5 per kilogram depending on volume. The shredded textile is recycled into industrial rags, insulation, or fibre fill.
What happens to recycled textiles?+
Recycled textiles follow several pathways: wearable items (non-branded) are sorted for resale, damaged textiles are shredded into industrial wiping rags ($100–$400/tonne value), fibre is extracted for insulation and stuffing, and some materials are processed into recycled yarn. Australia currently landfills over 800,000 tonnes of textiles annually — only 7% is recycled.
Do you handle large one-off textile clearances?+
Yes. Warehouse clearouts, seasonal stock destruction, and factory defect disposal are all handled. For volumes over 500kg, we arrange palletised collection at.50-$3.00/kg. For smaller quantities, we provide 1,000L bulk bags at $80-50 each. We coordinate logistics including palletising, transport, and documented destruction or recycling.
Is textile recycling cheaper than general waste disposal?+
Yes. Textile waste sent to recycling costs.50-$3.00/kg versus $3.50-$5.00/kg for general waste disposal (including the25.84/tonne landfill levy). For a business disposing of 200kg of textiles per month, recycling saves $400-$600 compared to landfill. Clean, sorted textiles may even attract a rebate of $0.10-$0.30/kg from recyclers.
What types of textiles can be recycled?+
Almost all textiles are recyclable: cotton, polyester, wool, nylon, denim, leather, synthetic blends, and even footwear. Contaminated textiles (oil-soaked rags, chemical-stained items) require separate handling as prescribed industrial waste. We sort and categorise your textile waste to maximise recycling value and minimise disposal costs.
Do you provide ongoing textile waste collection?+
Yes. For businesses generating regular textile waste — manufacturers, laundries, uniform services, fashion brands — we set up scheduled collections (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly). Dedicated 240L or 660L bins are provided at no extra charge. We track volumes and provide quarterly diversion reports for your sustainability reporting.