How should impregnated textile be sorted?

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Impregnated textile should be sorted as:

Whole item

Residual waste / Restaffald

About this item

Impregnated textiles such as water-repellent jackets, tents or outdoor clothing should be donated if reusable. If worn out, dirty or not accepted in local textile collection because of treatment, they should go in residual waste.

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