Islington

Yay! Islington Council collects food waste for recycling into energy.

Does the council collect food waste from houses, and flats in converted houses?

Yes

Does the council collect from purpose-built flats, and flats on estates?

Yes – although not all estates have a food waste collection. Check locally or with your residents association if you don’t know if your estate has a service.

What about flats above shops?

No

Can I get a caddy from the council?

Yes – the council provides both internal kitchen caddies and external (larger) ones. Order them through your council account: https://myeaccount.islington.gov.uk/myeaccount/Account/Login.aspx

Do I need to use liners? And what kind?

Yes – please only use compostable starch liners, not plastic bags or biodegradable bags.

Are the liners available for free?

Yes – you can collect them from libraries around Islington, or buy them from local shops.

Where can I find more information about my council food waste recycling service?

https://www.islington.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/recycling/food-waste-recycling

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