Recycling for street properties

What can I recycle?

If you live on a street property - i.e., a house or low-rise apartment block that faces onto a street - three types of containers are provided to you to recycle three different types of waste:

Green box - general household items

The green box is for recycling a wide range of household items, including paper, plastics, card, glass, metals, clothes, and oil. Find out more about using the green box and collection times.

Blue bin - food waste

The blue bin is for recycling kitchen scraps. Find out more about using the blue bin and collection times.

Brown bin - garden waste

The brown bin is used for recycling garden waste. Find out more about using the brown bin and collection times.

Recycling trial for Cazenove Ward

Since 6 September 2011, a recycling service trial for residents who live in Cazenove Ward has been taking place, which involves a new way of putting out your recycling. Find out more about the Cazenove Ward recycling trial.

Recycling service for flats above shops launched

A new recycling service for residents living in flats above shops has launched in five areas: Blackstock Road; Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington Church Street, Chatsworth Road, Victoria Park Road and Lauriston Road. Read more about the recycling service for flats above shops.