ALERT: Temporary disruption to textile and clothes bank collections across Carlow
Carlow County Council have announced that there a temporary disruption to textile and clothes bank collections across the county
Carlow County Council has made an announcement in relation to clothing banks across the county.
The County Council wishes to advise the public that there is currently a temporary disruption to textile and clothes bank collections at the following locations:
-Powerstown Civic Amenity Site
-Kernanstown Recycling Centre
-Tullow Recycling Centre
-Old Leighlin
-Hacketstown Fire Station
-Ballinabrannagh
-Leighlinbridge
This announcement was made by Carlow County Council on Friday, October 31st 2026.
Members of the public are asked not to deposit clothing or textiles at these locations at this time and, where possible, to hold onto unwanted textiles for a short period while alternative collection arrangements are being put in place.
Carlow County Council ask that you please do not leave bags or other items beside clothes banks. Items left outside collection banks may constitute litter or illegal dumping and can cause significant problems at these locations.
Carlow County Council is working to establish interim arrangements and will provide a further update as soon as more information is available.
Clothing banks are a great way to donate your unwanted outfits.
The following items our accepted at most clothing banks, provided they are clean and in good condition:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Curtains
- Towels
- Sheets
- Blankets
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.