Dry Mixed Recycling
Food Recycling
General Waste
Glass Recycling
Cardboard Recycling
Coffee Cups
Confidential Data Destruction
WEEE Recycling
Batteries Recycling
Areas of London we serve
Central London
From high-frequency collections in the City to specialist services in Westminster, Camden and Islington, we keep the busiest areas moving. Popular with offices, hospitality venues and retailers needing reliable daily or late-night collections seven days a week.
Boroughs covered: City of London, Westminster.
North London
East London
First Mile supports businesses across East London with dependable commercial waste collections and a wide range of recycling services. From restaurants and independent businesses to offices, retailers and larger commercial sites, we provide tailored solutions for food waste, glass, cardboard, mixed recycling and general waste.
Boroughs covered: Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Greenwich, Havering and Redbridge.
South London
From independent cafés and restaurants to offices, retailers and larger organisations, First Mile provides flexible waste collection and recycling services across South London. Businesses can choose from a range of waste streams and collection schedules designed around their individual requirements, helping them increase recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste they send for disposal.
Boroughs covered: Bromley, Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth.
West London
First Mile provides commercial waste collection and recycling services throughout West London, supporting businesses ranging from independent shops and restaurants to offices, hospitality venues and larger commercial properties. Flexible collection schedules and a broad range of recycling services make it easier for businesses to manage their waste while meeting their environmental and compliance requirements.
Boroughs covered: Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea and Hillingdon.
If you're running a business in London, managing your waste shouldn’t be a headache. At First Mile, we make waste collection easy, flexible and sustainable – with zero-to-landfill as standard.
We provide contract-free waste collection services in London, with coverage in every borough and reliable collections seven days a week. Whether you're in an office, shop, restaurant or co-working space, we'll help you recycle more and waste less, all while staying fully compliant with local time bands and regulations.
From general waste and mixed recycling to food waste, glass, cardboard, coffee cups and more, we’ve got a solution for every stream. You can choose the services you need and book collections to suit your schedule.
We’re here to make commercial recycling work for your business, wherever you are in London.
OUR BENEFITS
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 and F&B
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
How itsu cut costs and boosted recycling rates across 45 stores
How JPC by Samsic used smarter waste tech to drive engagement
How ATG brought innovation and sustainability to the stage
Our Impact
Multi-Award Winning Waste Management
Making the move is simple. With First Mile, you get contract-free services, borough-wide coverage and zero to landfill as standard, all set up in a matter of minutes.
What types of waste can First Mile collect?
We offer over 25 services, including general waste, mixed recycling, food, glass, cardboard, paper, coffee cups, confidential documents, WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) and more.
Do you offer waste collection services without a contract?
Yes. All our services are contract-free, so you stay flexible and in control.
How often can you collect waste from my business?
We collect seven days a week across all London boroughs. You can choose daily, weekly or ad hoc collections to suit your needs.
Is my business eligible for First Mile services?
If you’re a London-based business, we can help — whether you’re a startup, SME, retailer, restaurant, multi-site operator or corporate office.
How do I get started?
Just request a quote and tell us what you need. We’ll recommend the right services and get you set up quickly.
How do I know which recycling service I need?
We’ll guide you through the right options based on your waste type, business size and location.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes. Our flexible services are perfect for SMEs, sole traders and startups.
Can you collect from multiple business locations?
Absolutely. We provide collections for multi-site businesses across London, all managed under one account.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you to discuss your recycling needs and provide a tailor-fit quote for your business.
