HOW IT WORKS
how it works
Recycling your no longer needed clothes couldn’t be easier. Follow these 4 easy steps to swap your clothes for cash!
Bag up your no longer needed clothes
Book a
collection slot
Leave them out for us to collect
Get paid into your bank account
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What clothes do you accept?
We accept almost all clothing; the full list is on the home page of the website. We don’t accept undergarments or babywear such as baby grows.
Do I have to wash and iron clothes before collection?
You don’t have to wash and iron clothes but they should be clean, free from stains and any fastenings be in good working condition. We do accept items with fair wear & tear, for example jeans might show wear around the hems of the legs.
Can the collection agent help me to pack the bags or bring them to the front door?
No. For everyone’s safety, our collection agents are under strict instruction never to enter a customers’ home. All bags for collection should either be handed to the collection agent at the door or left outside for them to collect.
What bags should I use?
We ask that you place your no longer needed items into nothing other than black bin bags.
Do I need to sign anything on collection?
No, our collection agent will not ask you to sign anything but will check that the number of bags listed for collection matches with the number of bags made available to collect. Any discrepancy between the number of bags listed for collection and number of bags on collection will result in your collection being cancelled. You can always book another collection on another date listing the correct number of bags.
How do I know the collection agent is a genuine We Clear Your Gear agent?
The name and photograph of your collection agent will be shared with you as part of your booking confirmation. You should check the photo online prior to their attendance to make sure that this matches with the likeness of the person you hand your bags to.
How do I get paid and when?
You will be contacted on the next working day after your collection to confirm the weight of the clothes collected and how much is payable to you. We will take your bank account details over the phone and make payment to you during the call, your bank details will never be retained by us.
Can I change my mind?
Yes, you can change your mind at any time prior to receiving payment. You can call or email us prior to collection to cancel or during our call to you to make payment. If we have already collected, we can only store your clothes for 7 calendar days. If the items are not collected within 7 days, they will be disposed of by us as normal but no payment shall be made to you.
What happens to any items you reject?
Items must be clean, stain free, in reasonable condition and fastenings in good working order. Clothing that we reject due to not meeting this standard will not be weighed and will be made available for you to collect from us within 7 days. Otherwise, we can still dispose of the item(s) sustainably for you, if you so wish.
Why isn’t the service available in my area?
We Clear Your Gear was launched in 2025 to initially serve the Northamptonshire and North Bedfordshire areas. As our team of collection agents grows our services will quickly expand into new locations. If you’re interested in becoming a collection agent in your area, please click here to find out how to join our fantastic team.
