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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.

Due to the backlog of orders caused by past production issues, the delivery of new orders for green recycling boxes are currently taking 8 weeks.

  • Plastic

    Find out what plastic waste you can or can't recycle

  • Paper and cardboard

    Find out what paper and cardboard waste you can or can't recycle

  • Glass

    Find out what glass waste you can or can't recycle

  • Metal

    Find out what metal waste you can or can't recycle

  • Request recycling containers and bags

    The quickest and easiest way to request recycling containers is by logging into or signing up for a My Islington account. You can get recycling bags and food waste liners for households from local libraries.