How to recycle durable cloth bags
Examples of durable cloth bags
- Cotton reusable bags
- Nylon bags
- Canvas, burlap or natural fibre reusable bags
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of durable cloth bags.
Donation
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Donate reusable bags to local charities. Many charities will accept cloth bags regardless of condition.
Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include:
Textile recycling
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Take to a City Eco Centre
- Take durable bags, even damaged ones, to any City Eco Centre for free textile recycling. If you bring other garbage in your load, charges will apply.
- The City’s textile recycling program accepts a variety of clothing, fabrics and accessories – see full list here.
Special instructions
Even if the material is ripped or damaged, make sure that bags are clean before bringing in for reuse or recycling.