Knife bins in Islington

Knife bins are a safe and secure place for people to dispose of a knife, blade or tool. This might include anyone who might want to give up a knife they might carry on them that might be used in a crime.

We know that we can get more knives off our streets. Every knife gone could be a life saved. We recently installed a new knife bin on the corner between Clifton Terrace and Morris Place in Finsbury Park.

What they look like

The image shows the front and side of an Islington knife bin.

Where you can find a knife bin

There are currently knife bins at the following locations:

• St John's Way: outside Caxton House Community Centre, N19 3RQ
• Central Street: outside Finsbury Leisure Centre, EC1V 3PU
• Caledonian Road: outside Cally Pool and Gym, N1 0NH
• Highbury Fields: outside Highbury Leisure Centre, N5 1RR
• Hornsey Road: outside the Sobell Leisure Centre, N7 7NY
• St Mellitus Church N4 3AG
• Hornsey Road: next to the Emirates stadium N7 7JD (accepts swords)
• Finsbury Park: corner between Clifton Terrace and Morris Place, N4 3JP
• Mildmay Road at the junction with Woodville Road, N16 8NG
• Stock Orchard Street at the junction of Caledonian Road, North Road and Hillmarton Road, N7 9RP

See where knife bins are on the interactive map of Islington.

How to safely dispose a knife in a knife bin

1. Do not touch or hold the sharp side of the knife blade.
2. Carefully wrap the knife, blade or tool in cardboard (such as an old cereal box) and use strong tape (such as duct tape/parcel tape) to secure it. Use enough cardboard and tape so the knife doesn't poke through.
3. Though it is a criminal offence to have a knife or blade in a public place, it is okay to have one when it is securely wrapped and you are taking it straight to a knife bin.
4. Take the knife, blade or tool to the closest knife bin and carefully place in the hole between the two yellow arrows.

Watch our video tutorial on Instagram 'How to dispose of a knife in Islington.' 

Who provides and empties the bins

‘Word4Weapons' is a leading weapons surrender charity who installs and empties the bins.

More information

Please visit Community Safety for additional information about reducing knife crime in Islington.