Question by boldevilink: Can you recycle old pillows somewhere? Does Goodwill take them? Hate to waste.?
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Answer by proofofignorance
no one wants them. People drool on pillows when they sleep. Or stinky oil flows from dirty hair. Or ear discharge gets on them. Plaque from peoples teeth on them. Pillows are nasty.. nobody wants your used pillow. Yuck!
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no they will not take them thats like wearing someone elses underwear gross
you can recycle them for your own use, you can roll your pillows into a log shape and cover it with fabric to match your room and use ribbon to tie the ends. I did this with feather pillows and the fabric I bought from walmart, it cost me $5.00 for this new look.
If you mean bed pillows, I really doubt anyone would want second hand pillows. However if you mean throw pillows, you could donate them to Goodwill…
well i use freecycle for that kind on stuff. we don’t like to waste so it is nice to find your local freecycle group that way you know it is going to good use
yes! you can donate them to a nearby church or charity in need…I love to help people out and I hate wasting! =D
You could donate them to animal shelters, or you can take the stuffing out and make new pillows with it. If you decide make new pillows, you may want to wash the old pillows first to clean the stuffing. Most pillows now are made with polyester stuffing that is washable. However, some older ones were made with kapok and that isn’t washable as it’s a natural fiber that swells when wet.
No, you can not recycle old bed pillows. If they are decorative, toss type pillows, they may be an exception, if they are washable or in very good condition. You don’t have to waste them. Do what I did, recover them to match any new decor. Small decorative toss pillows are not inexpensive, but the fabric to recover them is.
Maybe donate them to a homeless shelter or a women’s shelter
Ask local vets & animal shelters if they can use them. They are always looking for old towels & blankets to keep their guests comfortable. They may also be able to use the pillows.