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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Recycling and rubbish container guide

Which containers to use for your recycling and rubbish.

  1. Clear bags for mixed recycling
  2. Communal bins
  3. Green boxes for mixed recycling
  4. Food waste recycling containers
  1. Garden waste recycling bags
  2. Wheelie bins
  3. Compost bins

Wheelie bins

We don’t provide or sell wheelie bins for households.

If you buy a wheelie bin, you should:

  • have a storage area of hard-standing for the bin(s) in the front garden of your property near to the boundary with the pavement - the bin cannot be stored on the public highway 
  • have a storage area at ground level as we will not collect wheelie bins from basements or move them up or down steps 
  • have clear access for our collection vehicle with a drop-kerb nearby 

  • only buy a bin with either a 240 litre or 360 litre capacity  

  • only buy a bin that complies with British Standard EN 840-1: 1997

  • put your property address on the bin  

  • have a green bin for recycling and grey/black bin for rubbish

    to make it clear what each bin is used for.

If you’d like a sticker saying “Recycling only” for your recycling bin, email recycling@islington.gov.uk with your postal address. 

The normal dimensions of wheelie bins are:

Capacity (litres) 240 litres 360 litres
Width (millimetres) 575mm 625mm
Length (millimetres) 730mm 890mm
Height (millimetres) 1060mm 1120mm

Wheelie bins dimensions can be different for each manufacturer and the dimensions on this page should only be used as a guide.

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