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Recycling your Textiles with First Mile
Clothes recycling and sustainable fashion is a hot topic. And with over 350,000 tonnes of clothing making its way to landfill each year, our textile recycling service is here to give pre-loved clothes a new lease of life.
Items in good condition are sent to wholesalers in developing countries for resale in local markets. Garments that can't be reused are repurposed as new materials such as insulation, sports equipment filler and carpet underlay.
Fashion brands can benefit from fabric scrap recycling to minimise environmental impact and increase recycling rates (and we also recycle coat hangers!).
Why set up a Clothes Recycling collection with First Mile?
Our Zero-to-landfill guarantee
Save your old clothes and textiles from landfill!
Every textile recycling sack collected by First Mile is carefully sorted. All clothes in good condition are then sent to wholesalers in developing countries where local market traders sell them on.
Damaged clothes that can’t be fixed are sent to a recycling facility where they’re separated, shredded and turned into new materials. Simply add a clothes recycling bin to your workplace and get your team to start recycling garments straight away.
If you’re a fashion brand and produce a high amount of clothes frequently, we can help your company by recycling fabric scraps and product samples so they don’t end up incinerated or in a landfill.
Recycle your textiles today!
Clothes Recycling FAQs
What about Business Recycling?
What about Business Recycling?
Business Recycling works in the same way as Business Waste; order sacks or bins, we deliver the next day and collect on a schedule to suit.
First Mile offers business waste recycling as well as business recycling collection across London and the UK. By law, companies need to demonstrate they are recycling waste where it is economical and practical.
First Mile helps businesses do that, by providing over 30 low-cost business waste and business recycling services that will save money and the planet.
How soon can I set up a waste collection waste disposal?
How soon can I set up a waste collection waste disposal?
As soon as you're ready! You can set up a service such as a general waste or mixed recycling collection as soon as you need online, or by getting in touch with one of our experts for a tailor-fit quote.
Browse all of our business waste and recycling services, or click here to book a one-off waste collection, rubbish removal or waste disposal.
Why use First Mile?
Why use First Mile?
As one of the leading waste management companies in London, Birmingham and the UK, First Mile has already helped over 30,000 businesses to reduce their carbon impact with our range of recycling services - with over 200 new businesses signing up each week.
By choosing First Mile, you’ll benefit from a low cost, reliable service, a 24/7 helpdesk, and free monthly reporting. You can view our accreditations above and our certificates and insurances here.
What are cartons made of and are they recyclable?
What are cartons made of and are they recyclable?
The average carton is made up of at least three layered materials: 75% paperboard (from wood), 21% polyethylene (a type of plastic) and 4% aluminium (on long-life or aseptic packages only). It's this unique combination that makes carton packaging safe and efficient to store food and drinks, but it also means that recycling cartons require a very special process.
After collection, cartons are taken to a specialist facility where they're soaked into water to separate the paperboard fibres. These are then dried and recycled into new paper products. The recovered plastic and aluminium layers are separated and turned into garden furniture, industrial products and building materials.
The process of recycling cartons isn't the easiest, but it is possible. Still, worldwide, less than 20% of cartons packaging is recycled - we can and must do better. First Mile recycles cartons in the UK, reducing the carbon footprint necessary and ensuring that nothing ends up in a landfill.
Dry Mixed Recycling
Cardboard Recycling
Coat Hangers
Paper Recycling
Batteries Recycling
