How do I find my bin day in Islington?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Islington bin lookup.

Does Islington collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Islington. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Islington misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Islington site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.

Do bin days change on bank holidays in Islington?

Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Islington is running.

How does garden waste work in Islington?

Islington runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Islington council site.

Councils

Islington bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Islington.

Status: Supported
Population: 223,024
Postcode districts: 51
Bin types seen: 4
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: Islington

Bin colours and collections in Islington

The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Islington. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Islington bins include the black, brown, blue and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Non-recyclable Rubbish
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Full mixed recycling guide
Food Waste Recycling
Food waste
Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Full food waste guide
Mixed Dry Recycling
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Full mixed recycling guide
Kitchen Food Waste
Food waste
Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Full food waste guide

Islington on the map

Bin day guides for Islington

Common bin collection questions for Islington residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Islington

Postcodes here start with E8, EC1A, EC1M, EC1P, EC1R, EC1V, EC1Y, EC2A, EC2M, EC2N, EC2P, EC2R, EC2V, EC2Y, EC3A, EC3P, EC3R, EC3V, EC4A, EC4M, EC4N, EC4P, EC4R, EC4V, EC4Y, N1, N1P, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N15, N16, N19, NW5, W1A, W1G, W1J, W1W, WC1A, WC1B, WC1H, WC1N, WC1V, WC1X, WC2A, WC2B, WC2H, WC2N and WC2R. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.

Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Common questions about Islington bins

How do I find my bin day in Islington?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Islington bin lookup.
Does Islington collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Islington. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Islington misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Islington site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Islington?: Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Islington is running.
How does garden waste work in Islington?: Islington runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Islington council site.

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Bin colours and collections in Islington

Non-recyclable Rubbish

Food Waste Recycling

Mixed Dry Recycling

Kitchen Food Waste

Islington on the map

Bin day guides for Islington

Postcodes covered by Islington

Common questions about Islington bins

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