Islington Council

Learning Zone

i-recycle Centre

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Use this link to find out more about Islington’s innovative, award-winning education centre and find out how to book a visit.


The importance of recycling

Man filling his green box

Find out why waste is such a problem and why tackling it is so important.


What happens to my recycling?

Recycling on conveyor belts

Find out where your recycling is taken to and how it is separated.


What happens to my food and garden waste?

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Use this link to find out how your food and garden waste is turned into compost.


Why can’t we recycle all my plastics?

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It’s a commonly asked question - Use this link to find out why...


Islington's recycling rate

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Find out how much we are recycling in Islington.


Frequently asked questions

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Explore our list of frequently asked questions to see if you can find the answer to your question.



Page Last Updated: 07 August 2008