Collecting for reuse
Get unwanted but reusable household goods collected for free or using our paid service.
Free collections from your home
Freegle
Offer items to people in your local area then they collect it.
Find your local Freegle group.
Traid
Free collection service from your door of unwanted textiles.
TipTapp
Take a photo of your unwanted items and someone will collect it.
LoveJunk
Get bulky waste, furniture and appliances collected by licensed waste carriers and charities.
Visit the LoveJunk website or download the LoveJunk app.
Pay for us to collect your items
Items we can collect
- most furniture in good, clean and reusable condition
- household electrical equipment
- dishwashers and tumble dryers
- soft furnishings, with the appropriate fire safety labels attached and intact.
Items we can't collect
- mattresses
- cookers, fridges, freezers or washing machines
- broken, stained, ripped or torn items
- divan bed bases.
Cost
You can include a maximum of 6 items per collection, per week. You can book as many collections as you need per year.
| Number of items | Charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 | £16 (minimum charge) |
| 4 | £21.32 |
| 5 | £26.65 |
| 6 | £31.98 |
Discounted collections
There is a 50% discount if you have a valid reference number to show you receive either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.
You will need to provide this number when you book your collection. You'll find it on your Benefit Decision Notice.
Book a collection
Book a collection in your My Islington account. If you don’t have an account, you will need to register first.
List each item you want us to collect and choose a collection day. Items will be collected on your booked day (usually within 3 to 4 days of booking).
What happens next
Please leave your items outside on the morning of collection.
Before your collection is due, you will receive a telephone call or text to say we are on our way. Our collection staff all have ID to prove they are from the council.