Public recycling banks
There are over 70 public recycling banks and bins in Hackney. They are available for use by all residents, and are emptied weekly. They must not be used for commercial or business waste.
There are public banks for clothes and textiles, small electrical items (28cm by 23cm or smaller), low energy light bulbs, books, CDs and DVDs. You can recycle batteries at every Hackney library.
The map on this page shows the locations of all of our public recycling banks and bins.
Map of our public recycling banks
You can filter the different types of bins and see a list of locations if you make the map larger by clicking the symbol in the top right hand corner of the map.
Glass, cartons, paper, plastic and cans
You can recycle mixed glass (bottles & jars), cartons, mixed paper and card, plastic packaging (bottles, pots and tubs), food tins and drinks cans at one of our public recycling banks.
Make sure they are clean and free from food and liquids.
Textiles and clothes recycling banks
You can recycle your old clothes, linen, paired shoes and accessories at one of our public recycling banks. We cannot accept duvets, pillows or cushions in these banks. You can also request a free home collection from TRAID. For more information visit TRAID – book a free collection.
Small electrical and electronic equipment recycling banks
At these sites, you can recycle any item that is powered by a plug or batteries, including cables and leads. However, the maximum item size we can accept is 28cm by 23cm. Anything larger can be recycled at a reuse and recycling centre or by booking a bulky waste collection.
For more information on how and where to recycle your electricals see recycle your electricals.
Low energy light bulb recycling banks
You can recycle modern, low energy or LED light bulbs at one of our public recycling banks. We do not accept fluorescent tube style light fittings.
Battery recycling bins
Battery recycling bins can be found inside all of Hackney’s public libraries.
Books, CDs and DVDs
If you have books, CDs and DVDs to donate, take them to a charity shop or donate them to friends, family or schools. Alternatively, you could donate them using websites such as Freecycle.
Report a problem with a recycling bank
To report a problem with a recycling bank, email recycling@hackney.gov.uk or call 02082566688.
Hackney Recycling
Address
Telephone
Opening times
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 9am to 5pm (telephone)
- Wednesday – 9am to 4pm (telephone)