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Access Islington Central Hub temporarily closed

The Access Islington Hub at 222 Upper Street is currently closed while we carry out essential maintenance. We expect the hub to reopen as normal tomorrow (Tuesday 15 September).

You can still: 

  • access services online or call us on 020 7527 2000
  • call us about urgent housing issues on 020 7527 6371
  • speak to someone in person at the North Hub, 6-9 Manor Gardens (open until 5pm)

We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

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Metal recycling

What metal items you can recycle at home.

  1. What you can recycle at home
  1. What you cannot recycle at home

What you cannot recycle at home

Put these items in your rubbish bin. Do not put them in your recycling bin.

  • foil-lined packets, such as sweet wrappers and crisp packets
  • foil balloons
  • coffee pods (ask your supplier how to recycle these)

Check the A to Z to find out how to recycle these items:

  • paint cans
  • batteries
  • larger metal items
  • electrical items
  • coins
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