NAWMA is partnering with Australian clean technology company BlockTexx to help residents from Salisbury, Playford and Gawler councils recycle their old, worn-out linens. All material collected on the day will be recycled through a chemical textile recycling operation which separates polyester from cotton. The process enables secondary raw materials to be recovered and reinjected back into applications in Australia (in this case recycled P.E.T. pellets used for injection moulding and cellulose currently used in hydro mulching), rather than being lost to landfill. Currently BlockTexx is the only company in Australia able to provide these circular outcomes for waste textile materials.
Two community collection events will be held on 5 November 2023, in Gawler and Para Hills and residents can register using the links below.
Only clean, worn out cotton and polyester (and polycotton blends) linen items listed below will be accepted for recycling.
- sheets
- pillowcases
- quilt covers
- towel
- face cloths
- tea towels
- tablecloths
Please note, the following items will NOT be accepted at the event:
- wool and acrylic items
- waterproof items
- heat resistant items
- insert items such as quilts and pillows
- clothing
Collection event details
Sunday 5 November, 9am to 2pm (bookings via Humanitix)
1. Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Road, Gawler click here to register for the Gawler event
2. The Paddocks Precinct, corner of Bridge and Kesters Road, Para Hills (enter off Bridge Road Bowling Club entrance) click here to register for the Para Hills event
For those unable to attend the November event, an alternate drop-off location will be available for the period October 30 to November 2 and can be booked by contacting the NAWMA Customer Service Team on 8259 2100.
Note: This event is for residential quantities of waste linens. Businesses are invited to contact BlockTexx directly to enquire about recycling opportunities.
