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Scrap fabric, yarn and thread

How to dispose of leftover scrap fabric, yarn and thread

Scrap fabrics

Yarn and thread

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of leftover yard and scrap fabrics depending on whether they are usable or unusable.

Usable yarn and scrap fabrics

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse yarn and scrap fabrics by:

  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace
  • Taking to a Fibre Library like Silvera for Seniors​

Unusable yarn and scrap fabrics

  • Put into your black cart

Put small pieces of fabric, yarn and thread into your black cart as garbage.​​

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Take scrap fabric and yarn to a City Eco Centre for free textile recycling – if you bring other garbage, charges will apply.

The City’s textile recycling program accepts a variety of clothing, fabrics and accessories – see full list here.

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