Recycling and rubbish container guide
Which containers to use for your recycling and rubbish.
Wheelie bins
We don’t provide or sell wheelie bins for households.
If you buy a wheelie bin privately, you must:
- 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. Wheelie bins will not be collected from basements or moved up or down steps
- have clear access for our collection vehicle with a drop-kerb nearby
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only buy a bin with either a 240 litre or 360 litre capacity in order for us to collect it
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only buy a bin that complies with British Standard BS EN 840: 1997
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put your property address on the bin
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have a green bin if it is for recycling and grey/black bin for rubbish
to make it is clear which is which.
If you’d like a sticker saying “Recycling only” for your recycling bin, please email recycling@islington.gov.uk with your postal address.
The normal dimensions of wheelie bins are:
| Capacity (litres) | 240 litres | 360 litres |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 575mm | 625mm |
| Length | 730mm | 890mm |
| Height | 1060mm | 1120mm |
Please note: wheelie bins dimensions can vary according to the manufacturer and the dimensions above are a guide only.