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Waste Carrier Licenses: A Guide for Businesses
In the UK, if you carry waste, you need a waste carrier license. This is a vital permit to ensure you comply with environmental regulations and stop illegal dumping
International E-waste Day 2024: Lithium Battery Fires
First Mile is using International E-waste Day to raise awareness about lithium batteries and why disposing of them safely is becoming increasingly essential.
Recycle Week 2024: 10 recycling myths debunked
From 17th to 23th October, First Mile are celebrating Recycle Week 2022 – Recycle Now's annual celebration of recycling. This year's theme, ‘Let's get real', focuses on debunking myths and looking at the problem of recycling contamination.
The UK Waste Hierarchy: What Does It Means for Your Business?
You’re probably familiar with the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra to help minimise waste in the UK. For UK businesses, there are a two more layers in the ‘hierarchy of waste’ - recovery and disposal.
First Mile partners with Opportunity Kensington BID to boost recycling in Kensington
First Mile, London’s leading waste and recycling company, is excited to announce a new partnership with Opportunity Kensington BID to promote sustainable practices among local businesses.
Recycling symbols: What do they mean?
Here’s First Mile’s brief guide to the most frequently used recycling symbols, including those tricky plastic recycling logos.
First Mile acquires Redbridge Council trade waste services
We're excited to announce that we have recently acquired the commercial waste collection arm of Redbridge Council.
How to have a sustainable summer: The guide to recycling plastics
Did you know plastic bottle consumption increases by up to 40% during the summer? Find out how to reduce your single-use plastic and manage your waste in our blog.
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