SUE’S GUIDE TO Recycling Clothes For Cash
We’ve got a wardrobe of clothes worth an average £4,000, yet one in three items haven’t been worn for a year, according to Recyclenow.
So why not make some money from them?
If clothes still have their tags on and were a recent impulse purchase, try taking them back for a refund. Most high street stores have generous goodwill policies with generous time limits, so it’s worth a go.
Had it a while or worn it? Try selling items on eBay, as brand new or “worn once” items can sell well. Boost your selling power with clear photos taken with good lighting.
Some stores run their own recycling schemes and reward you with vouchers.
If you donate M&S clothing to Oxfam charity shops you get a £5 M&S voucher. And dropping items off in the Shwop Drop bins in M&S bags you 50 points on your Sparks card.
John Lewis is trialling a buy-back app so you can sell worn or unwanted clothes bought from its stores. The app gives you a price per item and once you’ve sold back £50 worth, you get a £50 gift card.
Hand in old trainers (whatever the brand) and get a £20 voucher for new ones at Runners Need which has 39 stores across the UK. Vouchers are valid in store and online.
And at H&M stores you can drop off any unwanted clothes regardless of brand to receive a £5 voucher.