National Groups & Retailers
Managing waste across multiple stores shouldn’t mean juggling different suppliers, contracts or service levels. With First Mile, you’ll get one nationwide recycling partner who keeps every site compliant, consistent and zero to landfill. What’s more, you can manage it all through a single, easy-to-use account.
Retail waste management made simple
Running a retail network across the UK is complex enough without the headache of waste. Different store locations often mean different suppliers, invoices, collection schedules and recycling standards which all add up to lost time, higher costs and inconsistent results.
At First Mile, we understand the daily pressures that come with managing multiple sites. Whether you’re responsible for 10 shops or 200, our goal is to make your waste management simple, compliant and consistent everywhere.
Common challenges we solve for retailers include:
- Inconsistent service levels between sites
- Hard-to-track recycling performance and data
- Complicated invoicing and multiple suppliers
- Rising waste costs and tough sustainability targets
We simplify all of that with one nationwide solution, giving you full visibility and control, wherever your stores are based.
With First Mile, you can manage waste and recycling for every retail location under one reliable, nationwide service. We combine sustainability with simplicity, giving your head office and store teams complete confidence that everything’s taken care of.
Our Benefits
How it works
Getting started with First Mile is quick and straightforward. We’ve built our service around the needs of multi-site retailers, making it easy to roll out consistent recycling and reporting across all your stores.
- Get a group-wide quote
Tell us about your retail estate and waste needs. Our team will put together a tailored plan that fits your sites, schedules and sustainability goals.
- Choose services per store
Select the recycling and waste collections each location needs. From general waste and mixed recycling to specialist streams like food, coffee cups or packaging.
- Launch collections
We’ll coordinate everything for you. Our nationwide logistics team ensures a smooth start, with consistent, reliable service from day one.
- Track performance online
Monitor recycling rates, compliance and costs for every store through our online reporting portal. You’ll have complete visibility and control, all in one place.
We partner with some of the UK’s best-known retail brands, from high street names to retail parks and supermarkets, helping them manage waste efficiently, stay compliant and hit sustainability targets. We support every type of retailer, including:
- High street chains — Ensuring reliable collections across city centres and shopping districts
- Supermarkets and convenience stores — Handling high-volume waste streams like packaging, food and plastics
- Retail parks and shopping centres — Providing coordinated waste solutions for multiple tenants and shared spaces
- Department stores and outlets — Managing diverse waste types with tailored recycling plans
- E-commerce and fulfilment sites — Delivering efficient recycling and waste services for logistics operations
No matter how many sites you run or how complex your operations are, First Mile gives you one consistent partner for all your waste and recycling needs.
Proven results
Retailers across the UK trust First Mile to deliver reliable, sustainable waste management at scale. That means cutting costs, improving recycling rates and simplifying reporting.
Our partnerships with national retail groups prove that sustainable waste management doesn’t have to be complicated. With First Mile, you’ll get:
- Reliable, zero-to-landfill collections nationwide
- Transparent, easy-to-access recycling data
- Proven results in reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency
We’re proud to support forward-thinking retailers who want to do the right thing for the planet and make it simple for every store to follow suit.
Why retailers choose First Mile
From cardboard to food waste, plastics to coffee cups, our recycling services cover every material your business handles. And it’s all tailored to your store setup and volumes.
Our impact
-45% lower carbon impact than the industry average
30,000 happy customers with 200 joining every week
Certified B Corporation
50+ waste and recycling streams
20,000 collections on zero-emission electric cargo bikes
Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot
Partner with a trusted retail waste provider
If you’re looking for a proven partner to simplify waste and recycling across your retail network, First Mile is here to help.
We’ll work with you to design a nationwide waste solution that’s consistent, compliant and sustainable, saving you time, reducing costs and helping every store hit its environmental targets.
Contact us on 03300 296 814 or get a quote today.
speak to a member of our expert team about our tailored solutions for national groups and retailers
What is retail waste management?
Retail waste management covers how retail businesses handle, collect and recycle their waste, from packaging and food waste to general waste and plastics. It focuses on keeping every store compliant with UK regulations, cutting costs, and improving recycling performance.
Can First Mile manage waste for multiple retail locations?
Yes. We specialise in multi-site retail waste management, providing one consistent service across all your stores. That means one supplier, one contract, and one simple reporting system, no matter how many sites you operate.
What types of retail waste can First Mile recycle?
We collect and recycle over 50 different waste streams, including cardboard, plastics, food waste, packaging, coffee cups, textiles and general waste. Our zero-to-landfill approach ensures anything that can’t be recycled is processed for energy recovery instead.
How does First Mile help retailers stay compliant?
We provide full transparency through digital waste transfer notes and an online reporting portal. This gives you a complete audit trail for every site, helping you meet UK waste regulations and internal sustainability reporting requirements.
Is First Mile’s retail waste collection service available nationwide?
Yes. We operate across the UK, supporting retailers of every size, from single high-street shops to national chains and retail parks. Wherever your stores are located, we deliver the same reliable, sustainable service.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you to discuss your recycling needs and provide a tailor-fit quote for your business.
