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Hotel Waste Management

Recycling services tailored to you and your guests

At First Mile, we make hotel waste management simple, compliant and sustainable. Our expert waste services for hotels are designed to fit around the demands of busy hospitality businesses – whether you’re running a large hotel chain or a small boutique.

We handle all waste types, including food, glass, packaging and WEEE, with flexible collections, zero-to-landfill guarantees and full compliance reporting. Our hotel waste collection services help you to reduce clutter, meet regulations and boost your green credentials quickly and efficiently.

Why does waste management matter in the hotel industry?

Hotels generate a wide variety of waste everyday – from guest rooms and kitchens to staff areas and front-of-house. Efficient waste management can make or break daily operations.

Our hotel recycling services ensure you stay compliant with tightening environmental regulations, avoid costly disruptions and improve the sustainability of your operations. With clear data reporting and consistent collections, we help hotels meet their ESG goals and show visible progress to guests and stakeholders.

Want to boost your hotels recycling rate? Get in touch for a tailored quote today.

How do First Mile's hotel recycling services work?

Getting started is simple:

Pick your services – choose from our full range, or book a site audit.
Receive bins and signage – we provide clear instructions and equipment for every area.
Set your collection schedule – daily, weekly or ad-hoc, with 7-day service available.
Monitor your progress – with monthly reports and access to the Recycling Studio.
Celebrate your impact – showcase carbon savings and recycling wins to staff and guests.

One example: Broadwick Soho achieved a 91% recycling rate in 2023 and avoided 36 tonnes of carbon thanks to First Mile’s sustainable waste services for hotels.

Why choose First Mile for retail waste services?

We understand the challenges of hotel operations. That’s why our waste solutions for hospitality are built to support your business without disruption.

Flexible collections - early or late pickups, seven days a week.

Customisable plans - suitable for boutique hotels, B&Bs or national chains.

Transparent pricing - fair, competitive and tailored to your needs.

Full compliance - stay on top of recycling laws, food waste regulations and GDPR.

Zero-to-landfill - all waste is diverted from landfill, with full tracking and carbon reporting.

Data-driven service - with downloadable reports to support audits and targets.

We're proud to be part of the Recycling Standard 2023, leading the way in sustainable, traceable services for the hospitality industry.

Bins and containers for hotel waste

We supply a wide range of hotel-specific bins and containers to suit every area of your property:

Food waste bins – odour-resistant and kitchen-friendly
Glass bins – ideal for busy bars and restaurants
Sack holders – neat, practical options for guest floors
Lockable confidential bins – for GDPR-compliant disposal
Colour-coded recycling bins – to make sorting easy and visual for staff

We’ll help you choose the right bins to keep every space organised and compliant.

Get a quote for hotel waste services

Ready to streamline your hotel’s waste and recycling?

Book a no-obligation site audit with our hotel waste experts
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Plus, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of being a First Mile customer – from smarter compliance to greener outcomes.

From setup to reporting, we’ll help you create waste solutions for hospitality businesses that work – for your team, your guests and the planet.

Hotel waste management FAQs

What types of waste does First Mile collect from hotels?

We collect all major waste streams, including food waste, glass, mixed recycling, general waste, cardboard recycling, confidential documents and WEEE. Our services are tailored to your needs, no matter what kind of hospitality business you manage.

Can you provide bins for front-of-house and guest areas?

Yes, we offer a variety of bin types and sizes, including lockable colour-coded and space-saving options suitable for both public and staff-only areas.

Are First Mile's services compliant with hotel waste regulations?

Absolutely. Our sustainable waste services for hotels are fully compliant with food waste laws, Simpler Recycling regulations and GDPR. We also provide waste data reporting to support your ESG targets and audits.