Roberts Recycling is delighted to mark a major milestone in our official partnership with St Helens Council, with 30,000kg of textiles now diverted from landfill across the borough.
Through the network of 18 official community recycling banks we place and service across St Helens, local residents have helped to keep an estimated 70,000 clothing items in use for longer.
Every bag donated represents clothing given a second life through responsible reuse and recycling, reducing waste and lowering environmental impact across the community.
Making It Easier to Recycle Clothes in St Helens
Accessibility remains central to the partnership. With verified textile recycling points located across areas including Rainhill, Eccleston, Sutton, Haydock, Newton-le-Willows, Dentons Green and the town centre, residents can recycle clothing and footwear close to home.
To help make the process even clearer, we have recently published a dedicated guide outlining every official textile recycling location in the borough, complete with addresses and postcode details.
By combining clear public information with well-maintained recycling infrastructure, we are removing barriers and making textile recycling straightforward for everyone in St Helens.
Education at the Heart of the Partnership
Alongside operational collections, education continues to play a central role in our work across the borough.
Recently, Lewis Webster and Nathan Moore delivered a textile recycling assembly at Garswood Primary School, engaging over 200 students in understanding the scale of textile waste and the positive role they can play in driving change.
The session explored:
- How much clothing is thrown away in the UK each year
- The environmental impact of textile production
- What happens to clothing after it is donated
- Practical actions young people can take to reduce waste
By combining practical recycling infrastructure with education, we are tackling textile waste from both ends: providing accessible donation points while inspiring the next generation to think differently about clothing consumption.
Strengthening Community Collaboration
We were also delighted to welcome Jennifer Graley and Joseph Poole from the Council’s Recycling Engagement Team to our headquarters. Their visit provided an opportunity to see first-hand how locally collected textiles are sorted and prepared for responsible global reuse.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to increasing recycling accessibility across St Helens and embedding sustainability within the community.
As we look ahead, we aim to expand both the number of recycling banks available and the reach of our education programmes, ensuring even more residents and schools can take part in positive environmental action.
