By booking a collection with us, you're not just earning cash — you're supporting local businesses, helping people who buy affordable second-hand clothing, and reducing landfill. Enter your postcode and select a collection date to get started.
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Over 14,528 Collections Made Since 2021.
We collect clothes and other suitable items in good condition that can be reused.
Smart Recycling provides a free clothing collection service. No need to be at home, just leave your bags outside by 8am on the collection day and our driver will collect them and post a receipt through your letter box. A quick way to earn some cash for clothes!
All payment is made via bank transfer within 2 working days of your collection. Someone from our office will contact you to confirm your payment details.
We collect clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and household textiles in good condition — including soft toys, which now earn 10p per kg. For the full list of what we pay for and what we accept but can't pay for, see our What We Buy page.
We have an extensive network of trusted sorting companies with whom we have been working for over 30 years. These companies are located in the UK, Europe and Asia. When the clothing arrives at their warehouses the goods are separated into around 500 different grades. The sorted goods are then sent to countries all over the world, including those in Africa, South East-Asia, Europe and indeed right here in the UK, where they can be found in Vintage shops. In all these markets second-hand clothing creates thousands of jobs and provides people with a good source of quality and affordable clothing.
Our goods are very sought after because of their high quality and the careful sorting procedure they go through before being sent to the market. This ensures that clothing is not sent to landfill sites.
The goods that are not suitable for reuse as clothing are sent to recycling factories where they are reprocessed and either made once again into clothing, as in the case of woollen garments, or into padding for furniture. Cotton garments are cut up and used as industrial wiping cloths.
If you prefer you can donate the money you receive to a charity of your choice, or you can donate it to our environmental project Eco'Logical.
Q: How much do I get paid for a collection?
A: We pay 30p per kg for collections. A typical full bag weighs around 10kg, so you can expect roughly £3 per bag, though this varies by weight and item type.
Q: Do I need to be home for my collection?
A: No. Just leave your bagged items outside by 8am on your collection day. Our driver will collect them and post a receipt through your letterbox.
Q: When will I get paid?
A: Payment is made by bank transfer within 2 working days of your collection. Our office will contact you to confirm your payment details.
Q: Can I donate my payment to charity instead?
A: Yes — you can choose to donate the value of your collection to a charity of your choice, or to our environmental project, Eco'Logical.
Q: Do you collect soft toys?
A: Yes — soft toys and teddies in good condition can be included in your collection. Please note that soft toys are only paid for at our drop-off points, not through home collections. They'll still be collected and given a second life if you include them.
