What you can recycle and reuse
Check what items you can recycle and how to recycle them.
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Mixed recycling
Recycle most plastic, paper and cardboard, glass, and metal items in your household recycling bin
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Food waste
How to recycle food waste like meat, vegetables and teabags
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Garden waste recycling
Subscribe to fortnightly garden waste collections
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Recycling A-Z
A to Z list of materials and how you can recycle or dispose of them best
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Small electrical items
Find out more about recycling your electrical goods
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Textiles and clothes
Find your nearest textile recycling point
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Related information
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Sign-up for the recycling newsletter
Sign up to receive occasional tips and advice about recycling your waste
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What happens to your waste?
Find out what happens to your recycling on the North London Waste Authority website.
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Your local area
Type in your postcode to find local public recycling points
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Recycling and rubbish container guide
A helpful guide to which containers to use for your recycling and rubbish
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Compulsory recycling
In Islington it is compulsory for residents to recycle using the recycling service we provide them with
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Real nappies for London
Join the growing number of parents reducing London’s nappy waste
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Recycling Islington on Facebook
For our latest recycling campaigns, events and tips on how to reduce waste and recycle more
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Bright Sparks
Visit Bright Sparks, Islington’s very own re-use and repair shop
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Recycle low-energy light bulbs
Visit the Recolight website to find out where you can recycle low-energy light bulbs
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Love Food Hate Waste
Visit the Love Food Hate Waste for tips on reducing your food waste and recipe ideas
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Get Islington Composting
Islington residents can buy subsidised compost bins and wormeries
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NLWA What can we recycle
Check NLWA’s A to Z of materials for more info on recycling