How to Recycle a School Uniform

School uniforms are oftentimes pricey, especially when you factor in that they are only used for one purpose for a short amount of time. After your child grows out of them, questions of what to do with the uniform arise.

• Hand down those school uniforms to neighbors or friends who children who they are planning to enroll in that school or are in the school already.


• Give your uniforms to used clothing stores. This charitable option helps those in need to purchase your used uniforms and save a bundle on them. Not to mention, you are able to claim the contribution on your taxes.


• Call the school and find information regarding programs that accept donations of the used uniforms. Oftentimes, schools have a secondhand uniform program that allows you to sell your uniforms back to the school and in return they sell the uniforms for cheap to other students. If your school does not offer this program, start a program so uniforms are not going to waste.


• Cut the uniform into squares and find other clothing items to cut into squares. Sew the squares together in a pattern of your choice to create a quilt that is a constant reminder of the memories from that school.


• Use a pair of scissors to cut the uniform into patches. Usually the uniforms have a plaid design, or are blue colored and ideal for using as patches on a pair of ripped jeans.


• Create a pillow or a stuffed animal out of the material. This item not only recycles the uniform but also creates a lasting memento of the days at that particular school.


• Cut the uniform into pieces and add them to a scrapbook.


• Save the uniform as a keepsake.


• Use the uniform as a Halloween costume or offer it others you know who need a costume.