Running a business in Camden means working within strict council time-bands and busy central streets. First Mile makes Camden business recycling straightforward, reliable and fully compliant.
From Camden Town to Holborn, King’s Cross and beyond, cafés, offices, retailers and venues count on us to manage their waste responsibly, keep collections on time and reduce their impact.
With our contract-free service and over 50 recycling options, we’ll help your business save time, stay compliant and show customers your commitment to sustainability.
Get a free quote today or order your services online in minutes.
Dry Mixed Recycling
Food Recycling
General Waste
Glass Recycling
Cardboard Recycling
Coffee Cups
Confidential Data Destruction
WEEE Recycling
Batteries Recycling
Other Areas of London we Serve
Central London
From high-frequency collections in the City to specialist services in Westminster and Islington, we keep the busiest areas moving. Popular with offices, hospitality venues and retailers needing reliable daily or late-night collections.
Boroughs covered: City of London, Westminster.
North London
East London
Supporting a mix of restaurants, creative businesses and office hubs, with zero-to-landfill services that help fast-growing areas meet sustainability goals.
Boroughs covered: Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham
South London
Trusted by local cafés, gyms and co-working spaces, with tailored collections for food, glass and cardboard recycling alongside general waste.
Boroughs covered: Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Croydon
West London
From Kensington to Hammersmith, we support shops, serviced offices and larger commercial buildings with complete recycling and waste solutions.
Boroughs covered: Ealing, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham
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 Groups
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.
Customer testimonials (global)
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
Join over 2,000 Camden businesses already recycling smarter with First Mile. With fast set-up, flexible collections and a zero-to-landfill guarantee, we make waste management simple, sustainable and fully compliant with council rules.
Get started today and show your customers you care about the planet.
How does First Mile keep Camden businesses compliant with council time bands?
We plan all collections around Camden Council’s strict time-band rules, so your waste is always collected at the right time. If your business has on-site storage, such as a loading bay, we can also collect outside time-band hours for extra flexibility.
Can small businesses in Camden use First Mile?
Yes. From independent cafés in Kentish Town to small shops in Belsize Park and sole traders in Gospel Oak, we work with businesses of every size. Our contract-free and pay-as-you-go options are ideal for SMEs needing flexible business waste collection in Camden.
What recycling services are most popular in Camden?
Dry Mixed Recycling, Food Waste, General Waste and Glass Recycling are the most commonly used by Camden businesses. We also provide cardboard, coffee cup, confidential shredding, WEEE and over 50 specialist recycling services.
How quickly can I start collections in Camden?
Set-up is fast and hassle-free. Once you get a quote, we’ll deliver sacks or bins quickly and schedule collections to match Camden’s council time bands, so you can start your borough-compliant waste collection in Camden straight away.
Do you offer carbon reporting?
Yes. Our digital portal gives you detailed reporting on your recycling performance and carbon impact, helping you track progress and demonstrate sustainability to customers and stakeholders.
What makes First Mile different from Camden Council’s service?
We offer 7-day collections, zero-to-landfill, more recycling streams and digital reporting. We also provide flexible scheduling with no long contracts, making it easier for Camden businesses to stay compliant and sustainable.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you to discuss your recycling needs and provide a tailor-fit quote for your business.
