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Waste Collection Services in London

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Business Waste collection in London

It doesn’t matter where you are in London, as First Mile is proud to offer its services across all the city’s boroughs, from Blackfriars to Liverpool Street and Barbican to Bank. We collect regularly seven days a week and offer flexible collection slots to meet your needs.
 
Not only that, but we also make sure you’re fully compliant with any local time bands.
 
The best part? You don’t have to sign a contract, and we also provide a free waste transfer note as part of our commercial waste services in London.
 
Whether you need to recycle old computers, food waste, or confidential documents, our exemplary customer service and flexible collection times are designed to to make your life easier!

Areas of London we serve

OUR BENEFITS
Why choose First Mile for waste collection?
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 collections 7 days a week
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.
Amazing customer support, 24/7
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.
Compliance & Carbon Reporting
Compliance certificates 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. You can be confident your waste is being handled responsibly, and get the data to prove it.
London Commercial Recycling FAQs
How much does commercial waste collection in London 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 to 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. 

What makes First Mile different from other waste management services in London?

At First Mile, we don’t just manage your waste professionally and securely - we're also committed to a zero-to-landfill approach. That means that we will recycle and reuse as much of your waste as possible. 

Anything that can’t be recycled or reused will then be taken to a waste-to-energy facility, where it will be incinerated in a process that generates electricity and heat which is used to power homes. Any remains that can't be burnt are salvaged to become building materials, so it's all put to good use rather than going to landfill. 

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!