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Changes to how you report a problem on a street or request containers and bags

We have made some changes to make it easier to report a problem on a street (e.g. full litter bins, dog fouling), missed rubbish or recycling collections, and to how you order new recycling containers or bags.

You can report issues or request a service from us by downloading the Love Clean Streets app or reporting it online through My Islington, which is the new customer account where you can also access more services like council tax. By registering you can also track the progress of your report online. 

If you use this service, please help us to improve things in future by completing a short survey to let us know what you think.

May bank holiday services

Find our opening times and changes to services over the May bank holiday, including revised rubbish and recycling collections, parking restrictions and customer contact centre hours. 

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Paper and cardboard

See below for lists of paper and cardboard items you can or can't recycle

  1. What you can recycle
  1. What you cannot recycle

What you can recycle

You can put this paper and cardboard in your recycling container:

  • newspapers, magazines and catalogues
  • milk, juice and soup cardboard cartons (including foil-lined cartons)
  • telephone directories / business directories 
  • envelopes (including envelopes with windows) 
  • junk mail 
  • office paper (including coloured paper) 
  • wrapping paper 
  • books (hardback and paperback) 
  • shredded paper 
  • cardboard (including flattened boxes). Large, flattened cardboard boxes that do not fit inside should be stacked beside your recycling container
  • corrugated card 
  • egg boxes 
  • greeting cards.
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