Textile Recycling

Donate & Recycle - Don't Throw Away! 

The Town of South Windsor is working with Bay State Textiles in an effort to improve textile recycling among residents. 

What can go in the bins - in any condition as long as it's clean and dry:

Textile Recycling Bin Locations: 

The textiles are collected in containers located at the South Windsor Community Center on Nevers Road and at the former Parks and Recreation office/old Wapping School on Ayers Road.  For each ton of textile collected, Bay State will pay the Town $100.00.  By diverting these recyclable materials from the waste stream, there will be a reduction in refuse tipping fees. The removal of textiles from the refuse collection will also help align South Windsor with Connecticut’s Comprehensive Material Management Strategy goal of a 60% diversion from disposal by 2024.

Bay State Textiles has been working with the Central Connecticut Solid Waste Authority since 2014, which South Windsor is a member town.  Some of the local municipalities that Bay State is working with include Willington, East Hartford, and West Hartford.  South Windsor public schools are beginning to institute a textile recycling program with Bay State; there will soon be recycling containers at each school.

Bay State reuses or recycles 95% of the collected textiles:

- 45% of the materials are reused.

- 30% of the materials are turned into wiping rags.

- 20% of the materials are repurposed to make items such as synthetic decking, carpet padding, and car seats. 

To learn more about textile recycling, click the below attached PDF or visit www.baystatetextiles.com.  You may also call the Public Works office at (860) 644-2511, ext. 2343 for more information.