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Some online services unavailable on Saturday 23 November and Monday 25 November

Due to essential maintenance some of our online services will be unavailable over the next few days.

  • On Saturday 23 November between 9am–5pm you will be unable to view your council tax, council tax support and housing benefits accounts or documents while we upgrade our systems.
  • On Monday 25 November between 6–11pm our online parking services will be unavailable. During this time, you won’t be able to review or pay for parking tickets or buy parking permits or visitor vouchers.

We are sorry for any inconvenience while we carry out these necessary works.

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Recycling and rubbish container guide

Which containers to use for your recycling and rubbish.

  1. Clear bags for mixed recycling
  2. Communal bins
  3. Green boxes for mixed recycling
  4. Food waste recycling containers
  1. Garden waste recycling bags
  2. Wheelie bins
  3. Compost bins

Garden waste recycling bags

If you have a garden waste collection permit you can ask for a reusable heavy duty bag for your garden waste. 

Due to very high demand there is a delay in delivery of reusable garden waste bags. We will deliver as soon as possible and your order will stay open until delivered. Garden waste can also be presented in open black bags in the meantime.

Please don’t overfill your bag with garden waste as it will become too heavy to lift safely.

Request a reusable garden waste bag by logging into or signing up for a My Islington account. 

Request bag

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