NEW PARTNERSHIP: Roberts Recycling Appointed Official Textile Recycling Partner for Knowsley Council
Roberts Recycling is proud to announce its new partnership with Knowsley Council, becoming the official textile recycling partner for the borough.
As part of the partnership, new Roberts Recycling textile banks have been installed across key community locations, making it easier than ever for local residents to recycle unwanted clothes, shoes, and household textiles responsibly.
The first four textile banks are now in place, with plans to expand the network in the coming months across Kirkby, Huyton, Halewood, Prescot and Stockbridge Village.
Current locations:
- Archway Road Car Park, Huyton Village, L36 9GD
- Huyton Municipal Building, Archway Road, L36 9UX
- Huyton Hey Car Park, Huyton Hey Road, L36 5SE
- Mill Street Car Park, Prescot, L34 6HA
Residents can now drop off clean clothing, paired footwear, bed linen, towels and household textiles. Through this initiative, clothing donations will also help raise funds for local charities across the borough.
Once collected, all textiles are transported to Roberts Recycling’s state-of-the-art sorting facility in Halebank, Widnes, where they are graded for reuse and recycling. Items suitable for reuse are sent to trusted partners to be given a second life, while worn or damaged materials are repurposed into new products such as industrial rags or insulation.
Family-run and based in Halebank, Widnes, Roberts Recycling is one of the UK’s leading providers of global textile reuse and recycling solutions. The company is committed to supporting local authorities and communities to reduce waste and extend the life of textiles.
Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods who was one of the first residents to try out the new facilities said:
“These new recycling banks are sited in convenient car park locations and offer our residents more opportunities to recycle their textiles and shoes and keep them out of landfill. The partnership with Roberts Recycling means our recycling efforts are also helping to support local charities.”
Paul Roberts, Director of Roberts Recycling, said:
“We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Knowsley Council. It’s fantastic to see local authorities leading by example when it comes to textile recycling, making it easier for residents to make sustainable choices close to home.”
For more information on textile recycling in Knowsley and to find your nearest bank, visit knowsley.gov.uk.
