Resource Magazine
18 February 2026
Salvation Army to permanently withdraw textile banks from HWRC sites
Why It Matters for ITAD
UK-based ITAD businesses should monitor this development closely. Growing ESG focus creates opportunities for ITAD companies with strong sustainability credentials.
Decision follows December pause of HWRC collections as textile merchant cites rising costs and global oversupply of low-quality second-hand clothing driven by fast fashion Charles Newman Charles Newman - CEO charles.newman@resourcemedia.co.uk 0117 903 0698 Charles Newman is CEO of Resource and has been writing in the field of resource sustainability for over ten years. After five years of research and teaching at the University of Bristol, Charles joined Resource in 2001 as an Editorial Assista
Key Takeaways
- • Salvation Army to permanently withdraw textile banks from HWRC sites.
