household recycling
Islington Council is working to overcome persistent resident barriers to household recycling, despite positive campaign results.
Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee heard in February 2026 that its 'Do Your Bit, Recycle It' campaign, designed to improve household recycling, is showing positive signs. This includes a slight reduction in residual waste and a rise in organic waste. However, the council is currently working to address persistent resident barriers that continue to challenge participation in the initiative, which aims to improve clarity and build confidence among residents.
The 'Do Your Bit, Recycle It' campaign, which has been running for approximately nine months as of February 2026, is grounded in behavioural science and forms part of Islington's broader ECT Workplan 2025-26 to tackle waste. No further council discussions on household recycling are currently scheduled across the councils.
Key facts
- Islington's 'Do Your Bit, Recycle It' campaign showed a slight reduction in residual waste in February 2026. Source
- Islington's 'Do Your Bit, Recycle It' campaign saw a rise in organic waste in February 2026. Source
- Islington's 'Do Your Bit, Recycle It' campaign has been running for approximately nine months as of February 2026. Source
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