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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.

  • 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.