Lardner and Trafalgar transfer stations now have free textile disposal chutes, allowing pre-loved unwanted items of clothing to be recycled.
The service is being delivered by Baw Baw Shire Council in partnership with Upcycle4Better, and gives residents the options to recycle acceptable textile items that are unable to be recycled as part of standard kerbside collection.
Last year, textiles accounted for about seven per cent of the shire's red garbage bin waste. With the introduction of the sustainable textile recycling program, these items can be diverted from landfill and instead recovered and repurposed for future use.
Mayor Annemarie McCabe said reducing what ended up in landfill was one of the most impactful actions people could take to help protect the environment.
"As a council we want to do everything we can to make it as easy as possible to reduce landfill waste.
"The positive results we saw recently as part of kerbside collection audits is a testament to our residents who continue to do a fantastic job at recycling. I have no doubt our community will take up this program and support any opportunity to create a more sustainable future for Baw Baw."
Acceptable textiles include items of clothing, shoes, underwear, hats, belts, handbags, backpacks, bed linen, towels and soft toys.
Items not accepted include hospital overalls, hotel slippers, face masks and mattresses.
A full list of items and their eligibility are available on the Baw Baw Shire website.
Textile items must be dry when placed into the chute. Any items that are wet or damp cannot be accepted.