Do charity shops take teddies?

Soft toys without the CE label. Used pillows and duvets (although pillow cases and mattress covers may be accepted)

Can Teddy Bears be recycled?

Other recycling collections Soft toys including teddy bears can be deposited alongside textiles at some textile clothing banks (you can find these in many supermarket car parks).

Can you put metal in the black bin?

Heavy metal and electrical items – please take these to a Household waste and recycling centre or Order a Bulky Collection. Electrical items – please take these to a Household waste and recycling centre or Order a Bulky Collection.

Can I put electrical items in my black bin?

Batteries and electrical items (especially large electricals) should not be thrown away in the rubbish bin because they can cause problems at the EfW e.g. spikes in emissions. Electricals contain hazardous materials and precious metals and should be recycled properly. You can also find your nearest recycling bank.

Can I put grass cuttings on my garden?

In addition to doing all the things other biodegradable mulches do (retain soil moisture, block light to weeds, improve soil), grass clipping mulch contains so much nitrogen and potassium that it serves as a supplemental fertiliser. It may also deter some pests.

Can I dump grass cuttings?

It’s recycling just as nature intended. Returning clippings to the lawn only really works well if you are only cutting a very little bit of the grass blade off – and if the grass is relatively dry. In other words, short dry clippings on a hot day won’t do any harm if you let them fall onto the lawn.

What is the best thing to do with grass clippings?

You can bag clippings or recycle them by returning them to the lawn. As a general rule, grass clippings of an inch or less in length can be left on your lawn where they will filter down to the soil surface and decompose quickly.

What do you do with old grass cuttings?

Other Uses for Grass Cuttings Add grass clippings to your compost pile. Grass adds valuable nutrients, especially nitrogen to compost mixes. Use your collected grass clippings as natural mulch. Pile it up in flower beds and around vegetables to hold in water, keep the soil warm, and discourage weeds.

Do grass cuttings make good compost?

Grass clippings are an excellent source of nitrogen for the compost, too. You cannot compost grass clippings on their own: you must add a source of carbon, otherwise the grass remains a slimy green mess.