The Big Picture
The environment's at the heart of all our work.
Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.
Sustainable office clearances and bulky waste collections
One of the most challenging aspects of sustainable waste disposal for businesses to deal with is clearances and bulky waste collections. At First Mile, we offer sustainable, zero-to-landfill office and bulky waste clearances.
Christmas Tree Collection Service
We’re happy to collect your office Christmas tree after all the excitement is over – real trees only please as they’ll be recycled into chips for use in gardens.
Easy ways to have a less wasteful Christmas
If you’re dreaming of a green Christmas this year, you’re not alone.
Can you recycle wrapping paper?
Cutting down on your gift wrapping this Christmas will cut your carbon emissions.
The wonderful world of composting
There are so many benefits to composting, and it's never been easier to do it as a household or business. To help, here's our ultimate guide to composting.
Why is First Mile the perfect match for small businesses?
With Small Business Saturday coming up on 3rd December, we’ve spoken to some of our wonderful customers to find out what makes First Mile an ideal match for small businesses.
10 reasons to shop local and support Small Business Saturday 2022
Small businesses have had a rough ride over the past few years. Many are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic and today they’re facing a cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation. Now, more than ever, small businesses need our support.
The ultimate guide to recycling waste this winter
With the end of British summer time, we’re heading into more wintry weather. Rain, wind, ice and snow all bring challenges for managing our recycling. Fortunately, there are ways to make winter recycling easier and safer for everyone.
Celebrate World Vegan Day
Going vegan is becoming more popular than ever before, driven by concern about animal welfare, health and the climate crisis. And, with a huge variety of plant-based and dairy-free products available, it’s now easier than ever to go vegan.
Can you recycle Confidential Waste Paper?
Any document or electronic item that contains personal data about your customers, suppliers or employees counts as ‘confidential waste’. Any document that contains names, addresses, contact numbers, financial data or anything that can be used to identify people counts as ‘confidential paper waste’.
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