Australia’s Textile Recovery & Reuse Partner
Extending the life of textiles through responsible collection, reuse and recycling programs.
Three Key Pillars
Reuse
Reuse through charity partners and second-hand markets.
Responsible Recovery
Ethical Recycling and repurposing pathways for non-reusable textiles.
National Network
Collection programs across councils and communities.
About Recycle Care Australia
Helping Australia Recover and Reuse Textiles
Australians send over 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill every year.
Textile recovery programs help keep valuable materials in use and reduce environmental impact.
Recycle Care Australia is a national textile recovery organisation dedicated to reducing clothing waste and extending the life of valuable materials.
Through responsible collection programs and trusted partnerships, we help councils, charities and communities divert textiles from landfill and support a more circular economy.
Our focus is simple: recover clothing, prioritise reuse and manage textiles responsibly.
Collection Services
Convenient textile drop-offs and bulk pickup solutions.
Sorting & Processing
Efficient sorting and recycling of used textiles.
Reuse & Recycling
Repurposing textiles to reduce landfill impact.
Your Partner in Textile Recovery
We work with charities, councils, businesses, and local communities to reduce textile waste and promote sustainable practices.
Supporting Charities & Communities
Working with charity partners to extend the life of clothing and support community programs.
Trusted by Local Councils
Proven experience in municipal textile programs.
Commercial Solutions
Tailored services for businesses and retailers.
Supporting Communities Across Australia
We work with councils, charities, retailers and organisations to provide convenient textile collection programs that make it easier for communities to donate unwanted clothing.
By partnering with local organisations, we help ensure textiles remain in use longer while supporting community initiatives and charitable programs.
A Responsible Approach to Textile Recovery
At Recycle Care Australia, every item collected is directed through a carefully managed recovery process.
Our programs prioritise:
Reuse First
Where possible, clothing is prepared for reuse through local or international second-hand markets.
Recycling & Repurposing
Textiles that cannot be reused are repurposed into new products such as industrial cleaning cloths.
Responsible Waste Management
Only a very small portion of materials are directed to energy recovery through specialised waste partners.
Ethical and Transparent Supply Chains
We are committed to responsible textile management and transparent downstream processes.
Recycle Care Australia is accredited under the Clothing Reuse Export Accreditation Scheme, ensuring that exported textiles are handled through ethical and compliant supply chains that meet strict environmental and social standards.
This provides confidence to our partners that all collected clothing is managed responsibly.
Our Mission
To reduce textile waste and extend the life of clothing through responsible recovery, reuse and recycling programs that support communities and protect the environment.
Working Together for a Circular Textile Economy
Textile waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally.
By working together with councils, charities and organisations across Australia, we can keep clothing in circulation longer, recover valuable resources and move toward a more sustainable textile future.
Get In Touch
Contact our team for a tailored solution that supports responsible textile recovery and reduces landfill.