D Robinson & Co Textile Recyclers is a family run clothing recycling company with over 40 years experience in the business. We are based in Northamptonshire where we process over 120 tonnes of recycled textile, Clothing, Shoes and Handbags every week. We work closely with charity organisations, local authorities, Clothing Importers and Exporters and waste management companies both locally and nationally.

Textile Recycling is now an important part of modern day life. We are used to recycling many household items for example paper, plastic, cardboard and glass bottles but many people are not aware that it is as important to actively recycle clothes, textiles, shoes and handbags as an estimated 1 million tonnes still ends up in landfill every year.

By re-using & recycling your unwanted clothes, textiles, shoes and handbags we are reducing the amount of material going to landfill which helps the UK’s strict recycling policies, creating employment in the UK and reduces the need to import materials from aboard.

We collect items in several different ways: Charity Shop Collections, Textile Bank Recycling, Book Bank Recycling, School Fundraisers, Community Recycling Centres.

About us

D Robinson & Co have been sorting and grading textiles, clothing, shoes and handbags for over 40 years. Our highly skilled workforce of 50 employees process over 120 tonnes per week in our purpose built factory. This is situated off the A14 in Desborough, Northamptonshire with close links to the M1, M6, M11 and A1

We work with Clothing Importers and Exporters, to send our re-wearable clothing, shoes and handbags to Africa, Asia and Europe. We also take recylced textiles to provide a wide range of wiping cloths suited to many business sectors. This offers a cheaper and ethical alternative to paper based products. Other materials sent for processing within the UK include carpets, underlay and mattress linings.

We hold a Waste Carriers Licence, and also relevant exemption licences that can be forwarded upon request.