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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Recycling and rubbish container guide

Which containers to use for your recycling and rubbish.

  1. Clear bags for mixed recycling
  2. Communal bins
  3. Green boxes for mixed recycling
  4. Food waste recycling containers
  1. Garden waste recycling bags
  2. Wheelie bins
  3. Compost bins

Communal bins

Most estates have communal recycling bins. These are large mixed recycling bins for putting loose, unsorted recyclable materials in.

We keep the recycling bins locked to help prevent things that cannot be recycled being put into them. Open bins can attract large bags full of general rubbish, builders’ rubble and other waste that we cannot recycle. 

If you are a landlord and want to help avoid contamination in recycling, we've provided information including posters, leaflets and communication advice for your tenants.

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