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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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Reuse and Recycling Centre

Visit the Reuse and Recycling Centre to dispose of household and garden waste that can't go in household recycling.

Address and contact details

40 Hornsey Street
Islington
N7 8HU

Phone: 020 7464 2225

Opening hours 

Check the Reuse and Recycling Centre's website for information about opening hours, before you visit.

What you can bring

Check what you can and cannot bring before you visit.

Pedestrian or cyclist drop-off point

There is no pedestrian or cyclist access inside the Reuse and Recycling Centre, but pedestrians and cyclists can bring a range of recyclable or reusable materials to the drop-off point at the Hornsey Street entrance.

For practical and safety reasons, we cannot accept the following items at the pedestrian drop-off point. You can still bring them in a vehicle.

  • builders rubble
  • commercial batteries (for example, emergency lighting batteries)
  • cooking oil
  • gas bottles
  • general household rubbish
  • hazardous waste
  • large appliances
  • large items of furniture
  • light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • mixed household recycling
  • paint
  • soil
  • waste from businesses.

More information 

For more information about restrictions and to book a visit for a van or trailer, visit the Reuse and Recycling Centre website.

Find an alternative reuse and recycling centre on the North London Waste Authority's website.

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