What you can and can't recycle and reuse
You can recycle a lot of waste but you might be confused about what to put in your containers. This information will help you make the right decision.
If you need a leaflet to explain what to recycle to others
Choose the right leaflet for your home to give to your tenants, visitors, family and other types of residents, helping them to recycle responsibly.
- Waste and recycling services for houses
- Waste and recycling services for flats with food waste service
- Waste and recycling services for flats without food waste service
If you need a ‘what to recycle’ poster for a communal living area
Use these posters in communal areas for your tenants, visitors, family and other types of residents to help them recycle responsibly.
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Mixed recycling
This is plastic, paper and cardboard, glass and metal. We've broken this list down into sections showing what items you can or can't recycle. Recycling can go loose inside your container, or within a LBI clear recycling bag or any see-through carrier bag
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Food waste recycling
From leftover or out of date food to teabags and coffee grounds, find out what you can put in your food waste recycling containers. Food waste should go in a certified compostable bag from LBI or purchased from local retailers (with a seedling logo)
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Garden waste recycling
From grass clippings and leaves to hedge trimmings, find out what you can include in your garden waste recycling bag. Garden waste should go in a LBI or other reusable garden waste bag or an open black rubbish bag
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Recycling A-Z
A to Z list of materials and how you can recycle or dispose of them best
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Small electrical items
Find out more about recycling your electrical goods
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Textiles and clothes
Find your nearest textile recycling point
Related information
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Sign-up for the recycling newsletter
Sign up to receive occasional tips and advice about recycling your waste
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What happens to your waste?
Visit wise up to waste to find out what happens to your recycling
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Your local area
Type in your postcode to find local public recycling points
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Recycling and rubbish container guide
A helpful guide to which containers to use for your recycling and rubbish
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Compulsory recycling
In Islington it is compulsory for residents to recycle using the recycling service we provide them with
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Real nappies for London
Join the growing number of parents reducing London’s nappy waste
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Recycling Islington on Facebook
For our latest recycling campaigns, events and tips on how to reduce waste and recycle more
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Bright Sparks
Visit Bright Sparks, Islington’s very own re-use and repair shop
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Recycle low-energy light bulbs
Visit the Recolight website to find out where you can recycle low-energy light bulbs
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Love Food Hate Waste
Visit the Love Food Hate Waste for tips on reducing your food waste and recipe ideas
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Get Islington Composting
Islington residents can buy subsidised compost bins and wormeries
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Wise Up Waste Materials A-Z
A to Z list of materials and how you can recycle or dispose of them best