Recycling Children’s Clothes
With Waste Action Maleny
What is the best way to move on clothes that children have outgrown, to keep them out of landfill?
Here are some suggestions. Remember to only pass on clothes that are in good condition; no stains or holes.
• Donate to a community centre, local playgroup, or daycare centre.
• Swap with other playgroup or daycare parents.
• Post on a local mum’s group on Facebook – type in ‘Mum’s groups near me’.
• Donate to op shops. Helps others buy cheap clothes and helps charities raise funds.
• Offer for free on your local ‘Buy Nothing’ Facebook group – e.g., WAM Freebies in the Maleny area. Supports circular economy within the local community.
• Organise or attend a clothes swap. Helps raise funds for charity or community group.
• Donate to Remote Op Shop Project. You pay for postage. See their Facebook page for details.
• Sell on Marketplace (Facebook). Often best to sell in bundles, especially baby clothes.
For clothes that are too stained, torn or worn to give away or sell, use for cleaning rags. Try to keep them out of landfill for as long as possible.
