Used Towels
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Charitable Donation
Old and used: Some animal shelters take used clean towels. Call first because shelters can get overwhelmed with donations.
Old and used does not mean dirty: always wash and fold towels nicely before giving them away.
OSCAS
SPCA
The Right to Live SG
Alternative
Charitable Donation
For towels in excellent condition, consider giving to a charity that can pass the towels on to their (human) beneficiaries.
Its Raining Raincoats
Alternative
Specialised Recycling
There are some organisations that do textile recycling and welcome old towels. Please wash first.
Cloop Life Line Bins
Zara
Alternative
Tips & Suggestions
Many vets are happy to receive CLEAN used towels at their practice. Check with your nearest vet and wash them before giving away.
Alternative
Trash
If the suggestions above are not suitable or convenient, throw in trash. Do not put in blue bin.
General Waste
Info & Insights
Why is it called a terry towel?
The name “terry” comes from the French word “tirer” which means to pull out, referring to the pile loops which were pulled out by hand to make absorbent traditional Turkish toweling. - source
