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Clothes hangers

Recycle at home

Recycle out of home

Yes, clothes hangers can be recycled at some out of home recycling points - find out more below.

How to recycle clothes hangers

  • Clothes or coat hangers can be made from various materials – wood, metal or plastic. If they are broken, local Recycling Centres have recycling containers for wood, metal and plastic.

  • Unwanted hangers can donated to some charity shops who will use them again or returned to some large retailers who will recycle them.

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