Achieve sustainability excellence at your sites
What makes First Mile different?
Healthcare sites run on tight schedules, strict hygiene standards and a mix of clinical and non-clinical waste streams that all need managing differently. Getting it wrong risks compliance issues and disruption to a site that can’t afford to stop.
We already support public sector healthcare clients, including hospitals and dentists, on public sector frameworks, and we bring the same digital tracking and reporting we use for clinical waste elsewhere across your whole site, from wards to admin offices and staff kitchens.
Find out how we can help your organisation manage waste safely, stay compliant and free up time for the people running your site.
What we do for NHS and healthcare sites
Flexible, reliable waste and recycling collections
We take the hassle out of managing waste across busy healthcare environments:
- Collections at times that suit ward schedules and site operations, including overnight
- Zero-to-landfill guarantee and high recycling rates, with waste recovered at our own sorting facility before onward processing
- Non-clinical sharps recycling for items like scissors and equipment, kept separate from clinical or hazardous sharps
- Book ad hoc services at the click of a button for same-day clearances
Efficiency projects that deliver lasting results
We take a data-driven approach to reducing complexity and controlling spend. Example projects include:
- Auditing waste output across wards, offices and kitchens to find savings through better scheduling
- Engagement programmes that help clinical and non-clinical staff recycle correctly, reducing contamination
Digital tracking for hazardous and clinical waste
RecycleID, our waste tracking solution, supports the digital tracking legislation now applying to hazardous and clinical waste.
- Track waste by material type or area of your site
- Get end-to-end tracking with full reporting through our online suite
- Reduce contamination and improve recycling rates with clear, area-level data
Compliance and accreditation guidance
Healthcare sites face some of the strictest waste regulations of any sector. We help you navigate them.
- Full digital audit trail for every collection, supporting inspection and compliance requirements
- Guidance on evolving legislation, including Simpler Recycling requirements for non-clinical waste streams
- Support for accreditation and reporting requirements specific to your organisation
Industry-leading carbon data tools
Our Recycling Data Studio and RecycleID give your teams a clear view of waste and recycling performance across every part of your site.
- Recycling rates and carbon savings reported by ward, department or whole site
- Environmental conversions including Carbon WARM and Scope 3 Emissions reporting
- One online reporting suite, with a full audit trail for every collection
Dedicated account management
Our dedicated account managers work with you from day one, providing regular updates and support to keep your site compliant and running smoothly.
Our Impact
Can First Mile handle both clinical and non-clinical waste?
We provide non-clinical sharps recycling and full digital tracking for hazardous and clinical waste streams, alongside general and recycling collections for the rest of your site, such as offices, kitchens and public areas.
Do you already work with NHS or healthcare organisations?
We work with a range of public sector healthcare clients, including hospitals and dentists, and operate on a number of public sector frameworks.
How does First Mile support compliance on healthcare sites?
We provide full digital waste transfer notes, an online reporting portal and audit trails for every collection, helping you meet UK waste regulations and internal compliance requirements.
Can you provide services across multiple healthcare sites?
We offer one contract and consistent service across multiple sites, with centralised reporting so you can see performance across your whole organisation.
Is your service zero to landfill?
Yes. Any waste that can’t be recycled is processed for energy recovery, so nothing goes to landfill.
