How Do You Get Rid Of An Old Duvet Please?

[rosyposy]

Don't really know where to post this so thought I'd try here :o) It is a kingsize duvet so takes up a lot of space -but kept it in case I might need it sometime -duh! My daughter says put it in the bin, but it will completely fill it it up, don't know whether the council tip will accept it, any ideas please? -rosy

[JoolsTwo]

You could offer it on Freecycle? There are a lot of people who would take it as pet bedding.

[factor-fiction]

I wrapped mine round my hot water tank jacket in the loft

[Stephen_G]

Buy an extra large size vacuum bag, put it in that and use your vacuum cleaner on it. You'd be surprised how much a duvet will pack down. You could kep it in a wardrobe or under the bed (If you have the space).

[TheOtherHalf]

local RSPCA might take it

[Stephen_G]

Say "Bye bye duvets..."

[MadMen]

I gave all my old bedding to a local homeless shelter.

[boxtops]

You can put it in the non-recycleable skip at the tip, same as with cushions

[boxtops]

..but yes, your local animal charity might be glad of it, ask at your vet's too, ours takes blankets

[Robinia]

I agree about the homeless/animal charities...and that's a good idea Stephen, I've got one filling up a cupboard.

rosy are you any good at sewing? You could use the duvet filling to make cushions.

[TheOtherHalf]

perhaps if you cut one end open and empty all the filling out it might not take up so much room in the bin, then use the outer cover as a dust sheet ?

[rosyposy]

Wow some great suggestions there, thank you. I do use those bags Stephen for quilts and cushions etc, yes they are great, but I'm just trying to get rid of 'stuff'. I do think I will contact a homeless place or an animal charity, never thought of that. Robina, I do have a 'thing' about cushions-about 40 at the last count, I wouldn't dare start making any more, Mr Posy would have the screaming ab-dabs ;o) Why don't they sell cushion covers on their own any more? -(I know, profit, profit,profit!) Thank you all again -rosy

[TheOtherHalf]

We also use an old duvet to put underneath us when camping. Gives that extra bit of warmth and comfort on a chilly night

[EDDIE51]

Take it to the tip , they will take it.

[grasscarp]

My daughter is forever getting rid of stuff on freecycle and it is always good to know it is going to someone who needs it. I got rid of some old towels and sheets to local cattery.

[regged]

Our local animal shelter is always asking for them .