textiles
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Old clothes do not belong in the Restmülltonne (residual waste bin).
- You can dispose of them in Altkleidercontainer (old clothes containers) or at collection points.
- Many municipalities organise regular old clothes collections.
The exact disposal options may vary depending on the municipality.
varies by municipalityBefore you throw it away
- Collect clean and dry clothes.
- Tie shoes in pairs or pack them in a bag.
What you can make from it
Bag from old T-shirt
- Cut the T-shirt to the desired size.
- Hem the sleeves and bottom edge.
- Cut handles from the neckline and sew them securely.
Cleaning rags from old textiles
- Cut old clothes into square pieces.
- Hem the edges to prevent fraying.