Recycling on estates and blocks of flats
What you can recycle and how to put it out for collection.
Your collection day
We collect rubbish and recycling at least weekly from communal bins.
Mixed dry recycling
Check what items you can recycle. Remember to rinse and empty containers.
When collecting items for recycling:
- put them in either a container or a clear recycling bag. Check where to get free clear bags from.
- put your items into your communal bin, either loose or in the bag.
Do not put black rubbish bags in the communal recycling bin. Black bags and their contents will be treated as rubbish.
Food waste recycling
Check what food waste you can recycle.
To help with recycling food waste, you can:
- get free compostable caddy liners
- request a food waste caddy
- check what food waste containers you need
Recycling in small spaces
We asked people living on estates how they make it work. Here are their top tips.
You don’t need a second bin
Collect your recycling in a strong bag or box instead.
Use the space you have
Keep your recycling:
- under the kitchen sink
- in a cupboard or drawer
- on a shelf, ledge or in a corner
Take it out often
If you don’t have much room, empty your recycling regularly. This keeps your space tidy.
Make it part of your day
Some people take recycling out every time they leave their home.
Ask your neighbours
Other people on your estate are recycling too. They might have good ideas you can try.
Got a tip to make recycling easier? Email recycling@islington.gov.uk.
Chutes
If you have a chute, please place your refuse in bin liners before putting it in the correct chute. Only use the chute between 8am and 8pm so you don’t disturb your neighbours.
Related information
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Report a missed collection
The quickest, easiest way to report a missed collection is by registering for or using My Islington - you can also phone 020 7527 2000
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Request recycling containers
The quickest and easiest way to request recycling containers is by logging into or signing up for a My Islington account. You can get recycling bags and food waste liners for households from local libraries.
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Your local area
Type in your postcode to find local public recycling points
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What you can recycle
Check what items you can recycle and how
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Furniture, reuse and bulky waste
At a discounted rate for residents, we can collect most household items that are too big for your bin, like mattresses, furniture and cookers
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Recycling in rented accommodation
Information for landlords and tenants on recycling correctly, including posters and leaflets