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PROGRAMME 4: REDUCING COSTS
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SIX WORK PROGRAMMES 2022 > 2027

PROGRAMME 4: REDUCING COSTS

WASTE AND RECYCLING

The Fitzrovia Partnership is committed to helping businesses work towards the goal of Carbon Net Zero. From 1 April 2026, we will be offering levy paying and voluntary members who sign up to First Mile enhanced preferential rates on all 50+ of their service offerings. 

First Mile Waste and Recycling Services

First Mile is The Fitzrovia Partnership’s waste and recycling partner, helping hundreds of local businesses reduce costs, improve recycling rates, and stay compliant with environmental legislation. 

They offer:

  • Exclusive discounted rates for Fitzrovia Partnership members. Click here to see what you can save on.
  • Over 50 waste and recycling services
  • Support with Simpler Recycling compliance
  • Up to three collections per day within council time bands
  • Collections available 24/7/365
  • Dedicated Account Manager support
  • Industry-leading carbon and environmental reporting
  • Electric and ULEZ-compliant collection fleet
  • B Corp Certified and Zero Waste to Landfill

The Fitzrovia Partnership members can access discounted rates across First Mile’s 50+ services, including:

  • General waste
  • Mixed recycling
  • Food recycling
  • Glass recycling
  • Cardboard recycling
  • Confidential paper recycling
  • Coffee cup recycling
  • Batteries
  • Textiles
  • Bulky waste
  • Pallets and wood
  • Specialist recycling streams

To request a quote or arrange a free waste and recycling review, contact Hannah Goldsmith

Is your business compliant?

Since March 2025, business with ten or more employees must separate:

  • Mixed recycling
  • Food waste
  • General waste

From 31 March 2027, these requirements will apply to all businesses, regardless of size. First Mile can help you become compliant quickly and easily, while often reducing your waste costs at the same time. 

Food waste is one of the heaviest materials found in general waste. By recycling it separately, many businesses can improve recycling rates and reduce disposal costs. First Mile works with businesses to identify opportunities to reduce waste collection costs, improve recycling rates, reduce contamination and increase operational efficiency. Many member businesses save hundreds or even thousands of pounds each year through this partnership.

Reporting

First Mile provides detailed reporting, including:

  • Recycling rates
  • Carbon savings
  • Waste volumes by material stream
  • Collection and diversion data
  • Energy generated from non-recyclable waste
  • Trees saved through paper recycling
  • Information on where your waste gets recycled

Through the Partnership, members can also access:

  • Free waste and recycling reviews
  • Waste audits
  • Recycling workshops and staff training
  • Bin room posters and recycling guides
  • Free WEEE recycling collection days
  • Sustainability advice and guidance
  • Support with legislative changes

Contact Hannah for a free waste and recycling review.

The Fitzrovia Partnership plays an important role in enabling business continuity and resilience for businesses in the area. Thanks to its savings and procurement programme – the most successful of any BID in the country – we have seen significant bottom-line savings.

David Byrne, Board Director
Chief Executive, The Doctors Laboratory

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