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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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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't recycle

You can't put this paper and cardboard in your recycling container - it must go in the same bin as your rubbish:

  • soiled paper
  • clean or soiled tissue, kitchen roll paper or toilet paper
  • wallpaper 
  • waxed paper 
  • foil-backed card or paper 
  • card with padding or bubble wrap.
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