Arrange for Textile Recycling Curbside Collection by Friday June 17
Curbside textile recycling pickup will return for Kawartha Lakes residents this spring. During the week of June 20, residents will have the opportunity to arrange for textile curbside pickup through Recycling Rewards on their designated date outlined below.
Residents must call in advance to confirm textile pickup. Please contact Recycling Rewards no later than Friday June 17 to put your address on the list for collection during the following days:
If your regular waste collection day is a Thursday – you can book your textile pickup for Monday June 20
If your regular waste collection day is a Monday – you can book your textile pickup for Tuesday June 21
If your regular waste collection day is a Tuesday – you can book your textile pickup for Wednesday June 22
If your regular waste collection day is a Wednesday – you can book your textile pickup for Thursday June 23
Please contact Recycling Rewards, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, by either calling 1-866-927-3873 or by emailing info@recyclingrewards.com to request collection service. The deadline to book your collection is Friday June 17. If you miss the spring collection there will be a fall collection week from October 3-6.
What can I put out for textile collection?
On your designated collection day, please place your textiles in clear bags at the curb no later than 7am. The following items will be accepted for pick up:
Clothing: Active wear, Bathing suits, Bathrobes, Belts/Ties, Coats, Dresses, Hats, Jeans, Pants, Parkas, Purses, Scarves, Shirts, Skirts, Socks, Sweaters, T-shirts, Undergarments, Uniforms
Footwear: Athletic shoes, Boots, Cleats, Dress shoes, High heels, Running shoes, Slip-ons, Slippers, Loafers, Sneakers
Linens: Bedding, Blankets, Comforters, Curtains, Cushions, Mats, Oven mitts, Pillows, Rags, Sewing fabric, Sheets, Sleeping bags, Stuffed toys, Towels, Wash cloths
Note: ripped and stained items will be accepted for recycling.
What happens to the textiles collected?
Textiles donated through this pilot program are collected by Talize/Recycling Rewards and brought to a sorting facility. Textiles go to Talize thrift stores where they may be sold or redistributed. Non-reusable textiles are sent to companies that recycle them into upholstery, stuffing, or rags. Items that cannot be reused or recycled go to landfill. Talize/Recycling Rewards has a 98% diversion rate of all materials they accept.
Residents can also drop off any textile items listed above at our five landfill locations, as long as they are brought in clear bags and not mixed in with other recycling items.
Should you have any questions regarding textile items, please reach out to recycle@kawarthalakes.ca
