Bulky Waste Collections and Recycling
4/25/2024
Bulky waste collections are for domestic waste that is too big for the bin and not suitable for reuse e.g. soiled carpets, broken fridges.
The council will collect up to three items from a street property in one collection for £30. Additional items can be booked for £10 each; up to 10 items can be collected in one visit.
Half-price collections are available for people who receive housing benefit or council tax support.
You can book a collection online here:
www.islington.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/large-items/bulky-waste/bulky-waste-collection
Residents can book a free home collection of large electrical items. This service is provide by AnyJunk in partnership with the North London Waste Authority (NLWA). Collections take place in Islington on Thursdays. This service is ONLY for large, heavy household waste electrical appliances that cannot be easily carried by one person. For example:
- Fridge
- Freezer
- TV / Monitor
- Cooker
- Tumble dryer
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Vacuum
- Washing machine
Book a collection at www.islington.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/recycling/recycling-electricals
Can your items be reused?
If your items are in good condition and can be reused, please arrange a reuse collection instead. It’s cheaper and the items will be cleaned or refurbished and sold to local people at affordable prices.
You can donate unwanted but reusable household and electrical goods to be collected by other organisations from your address.
What can be collected?
We accept:
- 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.
We can't accept:
- mattresses
- bulky waste
- cookers, fridges, freezers or washing machines
- broken, stained, ripped or torn items
- divan bed bases.
Prices start at £15 for 3 items, with discounts if you’re in receipt of Housing Benefit or Council Tax support. For more information and to book a collection go to Islington Council’s website:
www.islington.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/large-items/collecting-for-reuse