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WEEE recycling for businesses: safe, simple and sustainable

Learn how First Mile makes WEEE recycling for businesses safe, compliant and sustainable, from old office tech to lithium batteries and Christmas returns.

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Zero-to-Landfill: How Businesses Can Keep Christmas Waste Sustainable with First Mile

Discover how First Mile helps UK businesses achieve zero to landfill this Christmas with sustainable waste management, recycling and compliance support.

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Food waste separation & landfill bans: tackling organic waste in 2025

Food waste separation is now law. Discover how new 2025 landfill bans impact UK businesses, and how First Mile makes food waste recycling simple.

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GDPR-led confidential shredding: how to stay compliant and sustainable

Learn how GDPR-led confidential shredding keeps your business compliant and sustainable. Discover secure, 100% GDPR-compliant shredding with First Mile.

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Deposit Return Scheme 2027: How to prepare

The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme starts October 2027. Find out what it means for retailers, pubs & venues, key timelines, and how to prepare with First Mile’s closed-loop recycling experts.

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Safe battery & tech disposal: new rules for businesses in 2025

New UK rules tighten how businesses handle battery and tech waste. Stay safe and compliant with First Mile’s recycling solutions.

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Landfill Tax – what UK businesses need to know

Learn what the UK Landfill Tax means for your business in 2025 — current rates, regional rules, and how to cut costs with zero-to-landfill solutions.

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Mandatory waste separation rules for businesses

Since March 2025, UK businesses must separate recyclables and food waste. Learn how to comply and stay legal with First Mile’s recycling services.

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