Duvet and pillow disposal: rubbish bin, tip or charity

Duvets and pillows are generally not recyclable, says Recycle Now. They go in your rubbish bin or to a tip.

• UK

Key facts

• Some animal charities can use duvets and pillows as bedding. Check with one near you first.

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Based on Recycle Now's own pages.

Restrictions

• Duvets and pillows do not go in your recycling bin.

Related item guides

• Duvets and pillows

Other kinds of place

• Tips near you: household waste recycling centres
• Battery recycling near you: where to recycle batteries
• Electrical recycling near you for old electricals
• Bottle banks near you for glass bottles and jars
• Charity shops and donation points near you
• Disposal of paint, gas bottles, chemicals and vapes

Schemes and collection services

• Recycle Now locator
• Environment Agency rules for old sofas
• GOV.UK household waste rules
• Recycle Now: building materials
• Recycle Now: carpets and rugs
• Recycle Now: garden waste