Commercial Waste Collection in Hackney

If you’re running a business in Hackney, you need a waste partner that understands local rules and the pressures of busy East London streets. First Mile gives you exactly that, with services designed around the needs of Hackney-based businesses.

• 7-day collections that keep you compliant with Hackney’s strict time-band rules
• Ultra-low emission fleet that’s built for ULEZ zones and narrow city streets
• Flexible schedules including multiple collections per day with no fixed contracts
• Local support from our London-based customer care team
• Trusted locally by more than 1,000 Hackney businesses, from cafés in Dalston to offices in Shoreditch

We’re proud to be a certified B Corp and were named Independent Operator of the Year 2024, proving our commitment to sustainability and service. Switching is simple, with fast set-up and no disruption to your day. With First Mile, you get modern, flexible East London waste services that make commercial waste management in Hackney easy.

Since April 2025, all businesses in Hackney are required to separate dry mixed recycling, food waste and general waste. Micro-businesses have until March 2027 to fully meet the requirements under the Simpler Recycling system — a national scheme making recycling clearer and more consistent.

First Mile helps make compliance straightforward. We’ll supply the right bins or sacks, put up informative posters for your team, and carry out waste audits if required. Every collection comes with a digital Waste Transfer Note stored in your online portal, ready for inspections. Live reporting lets you monitor performance and keep up with Hackney business compliance waste rules.

With First Mile, you can focus on the day-to-day running of your business while staying compliant with the latest regulations and showing your customers you’re serious about sustainable business waste.

More than 1,000 Hackney businesses across Shoreditch, Dalston, Homerton and Stoke Newington already choose First Mile as their commercial recycling provider. From cafés and co-working spaces to offices and retail, we’re trusted to deliver compliant and sustainable services that fit local needs.

We’re proud to be the only B Corp certified waste provider in London, setting the standard for ethical business waste management. Every sack or bin we collect avoids landfill, and our carbon reporting tools make it simple to show your environmental progress. 

With an ethical supply chain and low-emission logistics, we’re leading the way in sustainable business waste for Hackney and East London.

Managing business recycling in Hackney doesn’t need to be costly or complicated. With First Mile, you get fair, transparent pricing designed around the needs of your business. We offer free, no-obligation quotes with a price match promise, so you always get the best value.

There are no contracts or hidden fees, and you can choose from pay-as-you-go options or regular collections up to three times a day. Whether you’re running a café in Dalston, a shop in Shoreditch or an office in Homerton, you can scale your service up or down whenever you need.

All invoices, collection history and support are available in your online portal, keeping everything simple and hassle-free.

Switching to First Mile is quick and straightforward. Our London based team will help you set up the right service for your site, with collections that meet Hackney time bands. See why more than 1,000 businesses across Shoreditch, Dalston, Homerton and Stoke Newington choose us.