Waste Collection Services in Birmingham

Join thousands of businesses in Birmingham who are reducing their carbon impact with our range of recycling, waste, and circular economy services.

Business Waste Collection in Birmingham

Our very flexible and efficient schedules mean we work around your needs, regardless of how big or small they are. And we are committed to ensuring that your waste is either recycled or repurposed, with nothing being sent to landfill.

We collect 7 days a week at a time to suit you and are fully compliant with local time bands - no contract required.

Compliance documentation included

We offer free waste transfer notes to all clients who have signed up for our Birmingham waste disposal services, so you can prove your compliance and responsible waste handling.

Additionally, all our document and data destruction services come with secure destruction certificates giving you peace of mind that your sensitive information is safely managed.

OUR BENEFITS

Why Choose First Mile for waste collection in Birmingham

Zero to landfill promise

We help businesses reduce waste and increase recycling rates, offering 25+ recycling services. Anything that can't be recycled goes to a waste-to-energy facility where it's turned into energy to power homes.

Reliable

Business waste collections as often as you need them. Reliable, friendly drivers in ultra-low or zero emission vehicles. Council time-band compliant, 99% of collections were on time last year.

Customer Support

Our customer support team are here to help you via email, live chat or phone. Your online customer account and a handy First Mile app are also available to make orders, report issues, access invoices and more.

Service Extras

Compliance certificate, waste audits and free carbon reporting all available in your online account, where you can quickly & easily manage your waste services at the click of a button.

Who we work with

National Retailers

We collect from 30,000 locations across the UK and Ireland, providing waste and recycling solutions to a large number of national chains and retailers with multiple sites across geographies.

Commercial Real Estate

We understand the challenges of waste management at multi-tenanted sites, working with clients across commercial real estate on tailor-fit technology to transform waste insights.

Public Sector

We deliver waste solutions to a wide range of Public Sector clients, including hospitals, dentists, universities and more - and we’re on a number of public sector frameworks.

Hospitality Groups

We understand the pace of change in hospitality and work in close partnership with hotels, restaurants and food & beverage groups helping shape and guide industry leading solutions.

Trusted by leading organisations

"First Mile are a partner in driving forward our environmental and sustainability goals. They consistently educate and encourage us to do more, especially when it comes to increasing recycling and helping us navigate changes such as the Simpler Recycling legislation."

Supply Chain Manager

Caffè Nero

"Partnering with First Mile has significantly improved our recycling rates and sustainability practices across our theatres. Their expertise and tailored solutions made the process seamless and effective. We've seen measurable environmental benefits and increased staff engagement. "

Head of Procurement

ATG Entertainment

"First Mile have worked tirelessly to understand how we operate and have continuously adapted to our needs. What sets First Mile apart is the team. From scheduled collections to handling unexpected requests, they've consistently shown a willingness to support our operations."

Compliance Manager

Inditex

"We're very proud of our improvements, which we couldn't have achieved without First Mile. We're now looking forward to adding even more recycling streams, updating our training of staff, and finding more ways to reduce our absolute waste volume."

Sustainability Manager

Grosvenor Estate

"The partnership between GAIL’s and First Mile has demonstrated the value of focused collaboration in delivering meaningful environmental outcomes. Together, we achieved a measurable increase in recycling rates and successfully embedded lasting behavioural change across more than 120 sites. "

Sustainability Team

GAIL's Bakery

"Since First Mile mobilised, our recycling rates have soared. This has been done through a collaborative approach, putting innovation at the forefront. Our partnership with First Mile has proven to be incredibly successful and we look forward to seeing what more we can achieve over the coming months and years."

Account Manager

Savills

Customer stories

How itsu cut costs and boosted recycling rates across 45 stores

As a fast-growing retail chain, itsu wanted a waste management solution that could scale effortlessly across every store nationwide. Working closely with their procurement team, we delivered a smooth switch from their previous provider, streamlined operations, cut costs and drove recycling rates.

Cost savings

+22%pp

Increased recycling rate

99.96%

Collection success from day one

How JPC by Samsic used smarter waste tech to drive engagement

Cleaning specialists JPC by Samsic wanted to transform waste management across their high-profile portfolio, including Chiswick Park and Here East. Through our tech-led partnership, we increased recycling rates, cut contamination, and delivered measurable results using RecycleID™ waste tracking and nando.ai bin sensors—helping engage tenants and make sustainability part of daily life on site.

500

Tonnes of carbon avoided

-15%

Contamination reduction

+65%

Increase recycling rate

How ATG brought innovation and sustainability to the stage

ATG Entertainment set out to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious, data-driven front-of-house recycling transformations across 35 theatres nationwide. Faced with high contamination rates, we worked together to design a fully customised waste system—complete with bespoke bin stations and clear signage—so staff and audiences alike could make confident, sustainable choices at every performance.

-77%

Contamination reduction

+59%

Front of house recycling

Live entertainment venues

Our Impact

-45%

Lower carbon impact than the industry average

30,000 customers

Happy customers with 200 joining every week

97,000

Tonnes of CO2e avoided in 2025 (so far!)

99.96%

Collection success rate

50+

Waste and recycling streams

20,000

Collections on zero-emission electric cargo bike

Read our Impact Report

Multi-Award Winning Waste Management

Birmingham Recycling FAQs

How much does commercial waste collection in Birmingham cost?

It all depends on the type of waste you need collecting and how much there is! Simply fill out the form on this page or select the service you need and enter your postcode to get a free quote from us.

Do I have a sign a contract?

No, you don't need to sign a contract. As part of the service, we'll provide a waste transfer note but if our waste collection services don't meet your requirements, you are free to cancel anytime. 

Are you ISO certified?

We are. You can find all our waste management compliance documents on our dedicated page, including our policies, certificates, licenses and insurances. 

Why is waste management important in Birmingham?

Each year, more than 463,000 tonnes of waste is collected in Birmingham. 

Managing these vast quantities of rubbish is important for keeping our streets clean and the environment safe from pollution.

Roughly 45% of the UK's waste gets recycled, with the majority of the rest being sent to landfill or incinerated. In Birmingham this rate is even lower at 22.1%.

In landfill, the decomposing waste produces gasses, such as methane, that damage the ozone layer and contribute to global warming.

By managing our waste properly and recycling more, we can lessen the damage we cause to the environment.

Can I take commercial waste to the tip?

No. To be able to dispose of your own commercial waste, you must register as a waste carrier and potentially may need to apply for a waste permit. It’s a lot of work, which is why First Mile is here to help, ready to do it all for you!