“Can I throw away a mattress?” Yes, but there’s a little fee. You’ll see the price list near the entrance. It’s shockingly reasonable. I paid less for mattress disposal than for my last haircut. Trendy haircut, though.
“What about paint cans?” Empty and dried goes in general waste. Full ones? Take them to the hazardous waste area. I once stood staring at a half-empty can of turquoise paint for five minutes before a worker gently whispered, “This way, sir.”
“Can I bring my entire Christmas tree in March?” Yes. And they’ll pretend not to notice you’re a little late. They’ve seen it all.
The exact date when tips will reopen in Croydon, Sutton, Merton and
Little Wins at Factory Lane
You know that moment when you find a bin that perfectly matches your item’s material? Joy. Pure, unadulterated joy. I once slid a cardboard box into the paper bay, and it landed like a perfect free throw. I almost cheered.
There’s also the “reuse shop”—a little hut near the exit where you can grab a used book or a vase for pocket change. I’ve found three novels there. One had a coffee ring on page 47. Charming.
And the compost area smells exactly like you’d expect: earthy, a little farty, and oddly comforting. It’s nature’s way of saying, “Thanks for the banana peels.”
