Bin Collection in N19 3AB
Archway & Upper Holloway, London Borough of Islington
Live data from www.islington.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026N19 3AB is in Archway & Upper Holloway, served by London Borough of Islington Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Bin collection in London Borough of Islington
The London Borough of Islington covers the Angel, Highbury, Holloway, Finsbury Park, Archway, Clerkenwell, Barnsbury, Canonbury and the Caledonian Road corridor in inner north London. With over 230,000 residents in eight square miles, it is one of the most densely populated boroughs in the UK. Islington Council provides weekly kerbside collections to most properties. Full service information is at islington.gov.uk/bins.
All main waste streams are collected weekly. Rubbish sacks are for non-recyclable household waste collected weekly. Recycling sacks are collected weekly and accept paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and rigid containers, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans — clean and loose; some flats use communal recycling points. The kitchen food waste caddy is collected weekly for all cooked and uncooked food scraps including meat, fish, dairy, bread, fruit and vegetable peelings. Garden waste bags (subscription service) accept grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and prunings — no food waste in garden bags.
Collection days vary by street: southern areas often collect Thursday or Friday; northern areas (Archway, Finsbury Park) often Monday or Tuesday. Report missed collections within 24 hours by calling 020 7527 2000 or at islington.gov.uk/bins. Bank holiday collections are rescheduled — revised dates are published in advance.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre for Islington residents is Hornsey Street HWRC, Islington, N7 8HB, open for bulky waste, electricals, paint and garden waste. Visit islington.gov.uk/bins for opening hours.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in N19 3AB?
London Borough of Islington collects General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Frequency: All collections weekly. Collection day varies by street across the borough.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in N19 3AB?
Bin collections in N19 3AB are managed by London Borough of Islington. London Borough of Islington is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in London Borough of Islington?
London Borough of Islington uses the following bins — General Waste: Rubbish sacks; Recycling: Recycling sacks; Food Waste: Kitchen food caddy; Garden Waste: Garden waste bags (subscription).
How do I report a missed bin collection in London Borough of Islington?
Report within 24 hours by calling 020 7527 2000 or at islington.gov.uk/bins.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in London Borough of Islington?
Rubbish sacks. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the recycling sacks or food caddy. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in London Borough of Islington?
Recycling sacks. Accepts: Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and rigid containers, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans. Clean and loose. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in London Borough of Islington?
Kitchen food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, bread, fruit and vegetable peelings and tea bags. Collected weekly.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in London Borough of Islington?
Garden waste bags (subscription). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and prunings. Subscription service. No food waste. Collected weekly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in London Borough of Islington?
Bank holiday collection schedules are published in advance at islington.gov.uk/bins.