laika
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I have an old spray hood, old (ripped) stack pack and will soon have a wheel cover replaced. Stupid question perhaps but can old canvass be recycled? I'd rather not chuck stuff in a skip if better use could be made of it
Recycling old canvas?
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wonkywinch
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Contents of skips is usually sorted/recycled before it goes to landfill.
Stemar
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Halyard and sheet bags?
A bag for all those odd bits of lines & string?
Hatch covers for UV protection?
A bag for all those odd bits of lines & string?
Hatch covers for UV protection?
LittleSister
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I thought this thread was going to be about you daubing your amateur seascapes over that old master painting you found in the loft. 
AntarcticPilot
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The probable answer is, it depends on what the canvas is made of. Sails have been upcycled into fashion accessories, satchels, bags etc. but other than that, unless it's very old, your sprayhood is made of man-made fibre and that's difficult to recycle because a) it could be one of several different materials and b) most of them are difficult to distingush and c) even if you do, many of them are not able to be reformed.
Given that sprayhoods are made of waterproof material and so far less "pure" than sailcloth, I'd expect the chances of it being recyclable are slim.
Given that sprayhoods are made of waterproof material and so far less "pure" than sailcloth, I'd expect the chances of it being recyclable are slim.
thinwater
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Every marina should have a freecycle bin for useable stuff. If it is Sunbrella, some chap can likely cut out a bit for a sheet bag, for example. The stitching and zippers are shot, but the fabric lasts for decades in low-stress applications. An old sail cover can often be cut down very easily for a smaller sail.
Ropes, bits of hose unused hose, scraps of stainless or fiberglass plate. Any unused surplus from jobs. All manner of old hardware. Much is the sort of stuff that could show up at a jumble.
Not actual rubbish, like old life jackets, old heads, paint dregs, moldy linens, and so forth.
Our marina has a small skip for this. They empty it once a month, along with the other one. It has a top and the floor is expanded metal, so it stays pretty dry.
Ropes, bits of hose unused hose, scraps of stainless or fiberglass plate. Any unused surplus from jobs. All manner of old hardware. Much is the sort of stuff that could show up at a jumble.
Not actual rubbish, like old life jackets, old heads, paint dregs, moldy linens, and so forth.
Our marina has a small skip for this. They empty it once a month, along with the other one. It has a top and the floor is expanded metal, so it stays pretty dry.
Vilandre Ick
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Not a stupid question at all—recycling canvas can be tricky, but there are some great options! Many marine canvas items, like spray hoods and stack packs, are made from durable materials that can be repurposed. Some canvas specialists or marine upholsterers accept old materials for recycling or even creative upcycling into bags, wallets, or covers for other equipment. Companies specializing in textile or industrial fabric recycling may also accept marine canvas; some focus on reusing heavy-duty materials specifically.