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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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Plastic recycling

What plastic items you can recycle at home.

  1. What you can recycle at home
  1. What you cannot recycle at home

What you cannot recycle at home

Put these in your general rubbish bin. Do not put them in your recycling bin.

  • black sacks
  • bubble wrap
  • foil balloons

Check the A to Z to find out how to recycle these items:

  • bio-degradable and degradable bags
  • black sacks
  • blister packs
  • bubble wrap
  • CD and DVD cases
  • cellophane
  • foil balloons
  • foil-lined packets, such as sweet wrappers and crisp packets
  • laminated paper
  • plastic coat hangers
  • plastic film wrap (also known as flexible wrapping or soft plastic wrap which is used to wrap bread, fresh salad, dried foods and microwave meals)
  • plastic flowerpots
  • plastic storage boxes
  • polystyrene and styrofoam (packaging trays, beads and disposable coffee cups)
  • toothpaste tubes
  • tupperware containers
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