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Changes to services due to bank holiday

There will be changes to some services because of the bank holiday on Monday 5 May. This includes what day we will collect your rubbish and recycling, library opening times and parking enforcement. Check for changes to services.

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Collections for schools, universities and colleges

We can provide schools, universities and colleges in Islington with recycling and rubbish collections.

From 31 March 2025, all schools must comply with new recycling regulations. This means that recycling, including food waste, must be in place in your school.

Find out how to get your school or trust ready for new recycling regulations.

What we collect

We can collect the following:

  • mixed recycling
  • food waste
  • residual waste and rubbish
  • garden waste on request
  • bulky waste (such as furniture) on request

There is a charge for these services.

Contact us

Email commercialwaste@islington.gov.uk to find out more about this service. 

To find out more about recycling, visit the rubbish and recycling services pages or email recycling@islington.gov.uk.