We take care of your unwearables, after you.

Out of the 34 tonnes of textiles donated to New Zealand op-shops, 80% of it needs to be redirected to landfills due to them being unsaleable. In Auckland alone, 17,000 tonnes of clothing are sent to landfills per annum.

Help us give your textiles the after-life they deserve.

*Bookings are open to Auckland only.

See our Monthly Collections schedule here.

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How collections work…

To get the party started, make sure you meet the requirements listed below.

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Book a collection that fits your kg needs & tell us if you have special instructions for pickup.

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Select your Recycle Reward at checkout and it’ll hit your inbox once bookings close.

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Seal-up your textiles & sit tight for confirmation of your unique collection date. It’s that easy!

  • Packaging. We ask that your unwearables are packed into sealed cardboard box or bag to prepare them for pickup. Loose items are not eligible for collection.

  • Collection Dates. Our textile waste collections occur on the last Monday of every month. To see our full schedule for 2026, scroll down or click here!

  • Eligible Items. When booking, double check the list of accepted textiles to ensure you’re recycling the correct items.

  • Recycle Rewards. We give you back a little something with every collection! Take a look at your reward options here.

    More questions?

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Our Monthly Collections schedule

Our Collection Day is usually the last Monday of each month. Is some months, the Collection Day is the Tuesday due to public holidays. Please check the Monthly Schedule carefully before booking in your textile waste collection.

Month Cut-off Date (4pm) Collection Day
June 2026 Thursday 25th Monday 29th
July 2026 Thursday 23rd Monday 27th
August 2026 Thursday 20th Monday 24th
September 2026 Thursday 24th Monday 28th
October 2026 Thursday 22nd Tuesday 27th
November 2026 Thursday 19th Monday 23rd
December 2026 Thursday 10th Monday 14th