Material Type Description (CalRecycle Waste Characterization Studies)

Name
Textiles

Name
Other Organic

Description
Textiles means items made of thread, yarn, fabric, or cloth. Examples include clothes, fabric trimmings, draperies, and all natural and synthetic cloth fibers. This type does not include cloth-covered furniture, mattresses, leather shoes, leather bags, or leather belts.

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact CalRecycle waste characterization staff at wastechar@calrecycle.ca.gov

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Solid Waste Characterization: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteCharacterization/

Contact: wastechar@calrecycle.ca.gov