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, you should:
- 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 as we will not collect wheelie bins from basements or move them 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
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only buy a bin that complies with British Standard EN 840-1: 1997
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put your property address on the bin
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have a green bin for recycling and grey/black bin for rubbish
to make it clear what each bin is used for.
If you’d like a sticker saying “Recycling only” for your recycling bin, email recycling@islington.gov.uk with your postal address.
The normal dimensions of wheelie bins are:
| Capacity (litres) | 240 litres | 360 litres |
|---|---|---|
| Width (millimetres) | 575mm | 625mm |
| Length (millimetres) | 730mm | 890mm |
| Height (millimetres) | 1060mm | 1120mm |
Wheelie bins dimensions can be different for each manufacturer and the dimensions on this page should only be used as a guide.