PaddingtonNow Business Waste & Recycling Services

Helping Paddington Become Sustainable

PaddingtonNow member businesses are able to access discounts on all First Mile waste and recycling services, as well as expert support in helping your business become as sustainable as possible.

Whether you're looking to set up a new service, improve your recycling performance or ensure compliance with Simpler Recycling legislation, we're here to help.

As part of the partnership with PaddingtonNow, member businesses can access free support from First Mile, including:

• Recycling Check-In Meetings
• Waste Audits
• Recycling Performance Reviews
• Guidance on Simpler Recycling legislation
• Advice on improving recycling rates and reducing waste costs

Why choose First Mile?

Service variety: Over 50 tailored waste & recycling services, plus ad hoc clearances 

Affordable: Exclusive discounts on First Mile recycling services for PaddingtonNow members

Zero-to-landfill: Increased recycling rates and improved air quality in the estate

Free documentation & reporting: Waste transfer note and carbon reporting available in our Customer Portal

Reliable: 24/7 collections by our ULEZ-compliant smart fleet, committed to bettering London's air quality.

Easy switch: No contract and a no-hassle switch that we handle for you  

Accredited: Multiple accreditations, including B Corp Certification, FORS and London Living Wage

Exclusive discounts on all services

We have over 50 waste and recycling services available to businesses, from core waste services such as Mixed Recycling, General Waste, Food Recycling and Cardboard to more specialist services including Flexible Plastics Recycling, WEEE Recycling, Coffee Cups Recycling, Secure Destruction and more.

PaddingtonNow members can benefit from exclusive discounts on our waste and recycling services - choose from our cheapest prices available.

This includes Food Recycling, which is a legal requirement for businesses under the Simpler Recycling Reforms.

Customers will also gain access to our cutting-edge Customer Portal, where they can view their recycling data, download waste documents and easily order more sacks.

Helping businesses go green

With zero-to-landfill collections and a full ULEZ-compliant smart fleet, partnering with First Mile will help you recycle more of your waste and minimise your environmental footprint.

In 2023 we had a 45% lower carbon impact than the industry average and a 17% annual reduction in combined scope 1 and 2 emissions.

As a B Corp Certified company, we prioritise people and the planet. Our living wage policy, 85% customer satisfaction rate, and commitment to sustainable practices make us the ideal waste partner for your business.

In the last year, we've been shortlisted for a range of awards including the Edie Net-Zero Awards, Green Apple Awards, HR Excellence Awards and many more.