Clothes and textiles
Have you grown tired of a piece of clothing, or has it been damaged? From 2025, it will be prohibited to dispose of textiles in residual waste – they must instead be reused or recycled.
In all our residential areas, except Magasinet (coming soon), you can find Human Bridge clothing bins where you can easily drop off both intact and damaged clothes and other textiles. The bins are located near the waste station or "Gröna rummet" (bulky waste station).
What Can You Drop Off in the Collection Bins?
- Clothing (whole, damaged, or stained)
- Shoes (only intact)
- Home textiles such as sheets, curtains, towels
- Belts, hats, and caps
- Soft toys
- Bags
- Rugs
How to Do It
✅ Place textiles in a standard-sized plastic bag and tie it shut.
❌ Do not throw in anything wet or heavily soiled.
🚫 No large sacks or suitcases – they can get stuck and block the bin.
What Happens to Your Old Sweater?
Everything you drop off in the collection bins gets a new life! By donating your textiles to Human Bridge, you contribute to both reuse and recycling while supporting important aid projects worldwide. Want to know more? Visit Human Bridge's website.
Reduce Your Textile Waste – Smart Tips!
On average, we buy 25 newly produced garments per year, but according to the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (Naturskyddsföreningen), we need to reduce this to a maximum of 5 to meet climate goals. Check out Naturvårdsverket’s tips on sustainable textile consumption (in Swedish).