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What Happens to Recycling?

How you can help with recycling

Reusing and recycling your waste is the best way you can help protect the environment - see our why recycle? page.

What happens to my recycling?

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) separates and sells on the recycling waste you put in your recycling bin.

  • Find out how the North London Waste Authority deals with waste (external link).

What happens to food and garden waste?

Food and garden waste (organic recycling) is taken to a composting facility and turned into compost.

How is recycling collected?

The contents of each type of bin (green, garden, food) are collected separately in different vehicles. Our split-back vehicles can collect mixed-material recycling on one side and food or garden waste on the other.

Is everything recycled?

Yes - we recycle nearly all the waste you put in your recycling bin. If it can’t be recycled it is taken to an energy-from-waste centre. We don’t send any waste to landfill.

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