Recycling and repairs

Waste reduction workshops

The City of London, together with local residents, the Barbican Library, and design researchers Stby, are exploring the creation of a Library of Things: an easy, affordable way to access tools and equipment rather than buying new.

This is part of a wider effort to help the community save money, improve recycling, reduce waste, and strengthen local resource sharing, in partnership with the Barbican Library. Whether it’s confusion about what can be recycled or not having the right tools to repair everyday items, the workshops will offer an opportunity to hear about the experiences of residents.

Stby are hosting four workshops in total, at Golden Lane Estate, Middlesex Street, Mansell Street, and the Barbican. If you’re a resident of any of these four estates, you are welcome to attend any session.
Scheduled sessions:
7th January, 7:30-9pm – Sir Ralph Perring Centre, Golden Lane Estate
13th January, 5:30-7pm – Portsoken Community Centre, Mansell Street Estate
19th January, 5:30-7pm – Artizan Street Library, Middlesex Street Estate
27th January, 5:30-7pm – Barbican Library, Barbican Estate

Register your interest here

Can’t make a workshop?

Let Stby know here what you want to see in the Library of Things, and sign up to hear what happens next.

Regulations affecting recycling are changing

These links to the City of London website indicate the current approaches. The information will be updated as the regulations change.

Clothes, shoes and textiles recycling

Electrical and textiles car park recycling points

Circular Economy plans