Achieve sustainability excellence at your sites
What makes First Mile different?
Defence sites operate under a different set of rules to most commercial premises. Site access is controlled, staff need to be vetted, and materials often need a clear, documented chain of custody from collection through to final destination.
We already work across public sector frameworks and understand what it takes to deliver a reliable, compliant service on sites where security comes first. Our team is DBS-checked, our collections are tracked, and we can document every step of the process.
Find out how we can support your site with a waste and recycling service built around your security requirements, not despite them.
What we do for defence sites
Flexible, reliable waste and recycling collections
Our service is built to work within the access rules and schedules that defence sites need:
- Collections at times that fit your site’s security protocols, including restricted hours
- Zero-to-landfill guarantee and high recycling rates, with waste recovered at our own materials sorting facility before onward processing
- Secure destruction of confidential or sensitive documents, with a certificate issued for every collection
- Book ad hoc services with the same zero-to-landfill promise
Efficiency projects that deliver lasting results
We take a data-driven approach to reducing complexity and controlling spend. Example projects include:
- Auditing your waste output to identify savings through streamlined services and better scheduling
- Engagement programmes for staff, delivered on-site or through multi-media training, to improve recycling rates and reduce contamination
Secure destruction and full chain of custody
Our DBS-checked team collects using tracked, CCTV-monitored vehicles. Every load is documented from collection to processing, giving you the audit trail you need for sensitive materials.
- Certificate of destruction issued for every confidential waste collection
- Full digital record of every waste movement, supporting compliance and internal audit requirements
- Trained, vetted staff for on-site collections
Industry-leading carbon data tools
Our Recycling Data Studio and RecycleID give you clear, secure data on the waste leaving your site.
- Track waste by material type or area, with a full digital record for every collection
- Environmental conversions including Carbon WARM and Scope 3 Emissions reporting
- One secure online suite showing recycling rates, carbon savings and end destinations
Dedicated account management
Our dedicated account managers work with you from day one to deliver a service that fits your site, your schedule and your security requirements, with regular updates and a single point of contact.
Our Impact
Can First Mile work on secure or restricted access sites?
We’re experienced in working within site security protocols, and our collection teams are DBS-checked. We can adapt schedules and access procedures to fit your site’s requirements.
Do you provide a chain of custody for sensitive waste?
Every collection is tracked, and confidential or sensitive materials come with a certificate of destruction and a full digital record of waste movement.
Can you support multiple defence sites under one contract?
We offer one contract and one point of contact across multiple sites, with consistent service and centralised reporting.
Is your service zero to landfill?
Yes. Any waste that can’t be recycled is processed for energy recovery, never sent to landfill.
Do you work within public sector frameworks?
We already operate on a number of public sector frameworks and can work within framework terms, budgets and reporting requirements.
