Recycling saves energy and helps reduce carbon emissions – and while it costs the Council £80 for every tonne of rubbish thrown away, it’s just £15 a tonne to recycle. This is our money!
Islington tries very hard to make recycling easy, but here’s some advice that might be useful.
Recycling properly in Islington
Get to know your bins…
This page on the Islington Council Website explains what each of the different bins are for
Make sure you’ve got what you need…
For a replacement green box or brown food box you can order online by logging into your eAccount or phone 0207 527 2000
Keep it clean…
It’s really helpful to empty and rinse food containers. The recycling systems for plastic struggle to process leftover food, so anything dirty you put in your recycling bin may end up in landfill.
…and what goes in them
And THIS handy list explains all the things you can & can’t put in them.
…including the right bags
Use compostable bags – not plastic bags – to line your food waste bin. Local shops sell them or you can get them free from Islington libraries.
DON’T use black rubbish bags for recycling – they get put straight in landfill.
…and get help with hazards
Islington Council will collect hazardous wastes, including paint, chemicals and asbestos free of charge. Head HERE for more info
Learn more…
Ready to become a recycling hero? Here are some more resources that can take your impact to the next level.
The Recycle Now Website will tell you what you can and can’t recycle in your area when you type in your postcode. They also have an alphabetical ‘what to do’ section that covers everything from Christmas trees to sticky tape.
If you want to recycle to the max and you’re prepared to pay, a business service called First Mile has a home recycle scheme Recycle Box which will recycle everything from coffee grounds, lightbulbs and cooking oil to coat hangers, clothes and printer cartridges.
Help increase recycling and fight climate change by becoming a Recycling Champion. Find out more at www.islington.gov.uk/recyclingchampions or email recycling@islington.gov.uk
The website wiseuptowaste.org.uk also has a great section on recycling.
