Commercial Textile Recycling Services
Sustainability has become an increasing focus for many industries, and there’s no better way to become more environmentally conscious than to recycle more. Despite how common it is to recycle textiles and clothing, much textile waste ends up in landfills. This problem exists well beyond the fashion and clothing industries. Hospitality, healthcare, and even the automotive industry can generate significant textile and clothing waste.
Arrange a textile and clothing waste pickup with Waste Mission today. No matter where your business is located, our nationwide textile recycling processes support a circular economy built on transparency and traceability.
Our Textile Recycling Process
We deliver tailored commercial textile recycling solutions for the textile industry, fashion retailers, manufacturers, automotive businesses and other commercial sectors. You receive clear sorting guidance, labelled textile recycling bins, and reliable collections managed through our online portal. Every stage, from collection to recycling and reuse, is recorded for compliance and visibility.
Textile Collection
We collect a wide range of textile waste across the UK. Our labelled bins are suitable for clothing, uniforms, workwear, shoes, bags, blankets, and fabrics. Each collection includes compliance documentation and confirms the full chain of custody.
Textile Recycling
Once collected, textiles are sorted by material and quality at approved recycling facilities. High-grade materials are prioritised for reuse, and remaining textiles are shredded and repurposed into fibre for new materials.
Textile Disposal
When textiles cannot be recycled, we use safe recovery routes that minimise environmental impact and maintain compliance. Our customer portal provides full traceability, disposal certificates, collection records, and energy recovery data for transparency.
Unlocking the Hidden Value in Textile Waste
Textile recycling is a practical way to improve your ESG reporting, reduce waste costs, and meet sustainability goals. Recycled textiles re-enter production cycles, saving energy and resources that would otherwise be used to convert raw materials. Our innovative approach helps commercial businesses support the UK’s transition to a circular economy while protecting the environment.
Types of Textile Waste We Process
We handle all kinds of textile waste, including:
- End-of-line and offcut materials from production
- Used textiles such as uniforms, workwear, and branded clothing
- Bedding, towels, blankets, and pillows from hotels or facilities
- Shoes, belts, bags, and accessories
- Industrial rags and oily cloths
We also manage contaminated textiles responsibly, separating chemicals and oil residues before processing. Clean, recyclable materials generate stronger returns and higher-quality recycling outcomes, helping businesses improve their bottom line and divert waste from landfill.
How Our Commercial Textile Recycling Processes Work
After collection, textiles are separated by fibre type, condition, and other factors. Reusable clothing is cleaned, stored, and redistributed through charity partners and exporters, supporting communities in developing countries. Lower-grade fabrics are shredded and recycled into new fibre or used in insulation, filling, and cleaning cloths. Every step, from collection to reuse, is logged through our portal for contracted customers for easy reporting and compliance checks.
Driving Sustainability Through Compliance and Smart Recycling
We support sustainable textile recycling through compliant processes and advanced recycling technologies. All work is carried out in accordance with UK environmental regulations, helping companies demonstrate responsible waste management and reduce carbon emissions. By working with certified recycling facilities and trusted partners, we keep textiles out of landfills and in productive use for longer.
Making The Most Of Your Textile Waste
Industrial textiles, including uniforms, PPE, and non-hazardous contaminated materials, are a major source of high-volume waste that typically ends up in landfill. We provide innovative solutions for on-site waste storage and waste collection, reducing costs and freeing up critical space. Our service ensures verifiable compliance for all discarded textiles, helping you build your sustainability reports and meet your zero-to-landfill commitments with clear, traceable results.
Recycling Oily Rags SRD Engineering
For precision manufacturer SRD Engineering, contaminated materials like oily rags posed a compliance risk and logistical puzzle. Our team provided an innovative solution by integrating this specific hazardous textile stream into SRD’s regular collection schedules.
We supplied specialised, compliant containers for the rags and consolidated their disposal with other waste oil, liquid, and metal collections. This single-supplier approach eliminated the need for multiple contractors, reducing vehicle movements and streamlining the safe, compliant disposal of contaminated industrial textiles.
Start Your Textile Recycling Journey
If you are ready to recycle textiles more efficiently, we’re here to help. Our innovative sustainable waste management solutions turn used textiles into valuable resources and reduce your environmental impact.
The biggest benefit I have seen from Waste Mission is their ability to scale up the service offered to suit what we have needed. From changing the swarf containers to make sure they are suitable for new machines, to increasing the collection frequency so we aren’t wasting floor space on swarf. We have had advice, and a solution offered to any issues our growth has seen. With the volume of swarf we are now generating, the assistance given has allowed us to maximise the financial returns whilst minimising the time, effort and floor space needed.
Steve Head | SRD Engineering
FAQs
Do you offer commercial textile recycling near me?
Yes. We provide nationwide commercial textile recycling across the UK. Our team manages collections for single and multi-site businesses, offering reliable service and complete transparency through our customer portal.
How can textile recycling reduce business costs?
Recycling textiles lowers general waste disposal fees and can generate rebates for high-quality recyclable materials. Reducing landfill tonnage also means lower waste tax liabilities. Over time, better segregation and tracking create measurable cost savings.
Are there environmental benefits beyond recycling?
Yes. Textile recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions by cutting the need for virgin material production. It also conserves water, limits chemical use in textile manufacturing, and reduces pollution from landfill sites. The combined impact supports wider sustainability goals.
How do you manage contaminated textiles with chemicals or oil?
We assess each textile type to decide on the safest recovery method. Contaminated textiles are treated, separated, or directed to energy recovery. We also provide guidance on proper storage and labelling to reduce contamination and improve recycling rates.
Do you work with exporters or international partners for textile reuse?
Where suitable, we work with verified exporters that support reuse in global commercial markets. All exports meet UK and international compliance standards. This helps extend the lifecycle of textiles while maintaining accountability and quality control.