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Bedford "exploring options" over Salvation Army clothing banks
There could be a lifeline for clothing bins after the local authority has confirmed it is exploring ways to replace six that the Salvation Army is shutting.
Bedford Borough Council said it was also considering introducing a collection service for textiles, after the Christian charity blamed lower resale prices and higher transport and running costs for its decision to stop operating the dropping points.
Nicola Gribble, council Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: "We know how important recycling is to our residents and we are working to find other options."
A Salvation Army spokesperson said: "Reducing the number of clothing banks will enable us to use our resources more effectively."
EXCLUSIVE: SATCoL to further reduce textile bank network around UK
The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) has announced that it will further reduce its clothing collection bank network around the UK starting this month.
The move follows an update in December that it had paused its collection contracts with Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
SATCoL is the trading arm of The Salvation Army and one of the largest second-hand textiles merchants in the UK.
Aaron Johnson, SATCoL’s Director of Clothing Collection Division, said: “We are always really grateful when people make the effort to donate their clothing. There are still thousands of Salvation Army clothing banks in operation but we understand it will be frustrating if you visit one that has been removed.
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Salvation Army clothing banks removed from Bedford Borough following national changes
The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has removed its clothing banks across Bedford Borough as part of national changes to its network. This follows major challenges in the textiles recycling market, including lower resale prices, higher transport and running costs, and an increase in low-quality clothing linked to fast fashion. These removals are happening across the country and are not decisions made by Bedford Borough Council.
Bedford Borough Council is exploring other options to reinstate clothing and textile banks at these sites, where possible. However, the whole textile recycling industry is struggling, and many operators have reduced or stopped their services. A number of clothing and textile banks remain available in some clothing retailers, such as Primark and Dunelm. Clothing, shoes, and textiles must not be placed in household orange-lidded wheelie bins, however, a number of mini-recycling centres across Bedford Borough, and the Household Waste Recycling Centre on Barkers Lane, Bedford, continue to accept textiles. Residents can find options available on the Recycling Locator at www.bedford.gov.uk/MyBins
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