Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 14 November 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has conducted on the potential impact to charity and second-hand shops of introducing a kerbside textiles collection service, as discussed in the Draft Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland.
The Scottish Government recently held a consultation on whether local councils should be required to collect textiles at the kerbside. This was part of a commitment in the Circular Economy & Waste Route Map.
The consultation closed on 17 June 2025 and received 60 responses. Independent analysts are now reviewing the feedback, and a report will be published soon. The findings will also inform the co-design work on the Household Recycling Code of Practice.
The report will include analysis of feedback provided about the potential effects of household collection on charity shops, as well as reuse and resale organisations.