RecycleBox
The easy way
to recycle more.
We're First Mile - here to help you recycle to the max.
RecycleBox is our national post-back service. Send us items not accepted by your local provider and we'll recycle them.
With the help of brand sponsors, we're on a mission to raise the nation's recycling rates.
Book nowHow does it work?
Box
Find an empty box, or order one below, and fill it with a material you'd like to recycle.
Book
Book a £10 collection on this site, at a time to suit your needs. Then print and stick the label on your box.
Recycle
We'll recycle the contents of your box, with the help of our specialist processing partners.
What we accept
Learn more about what you can put in the box, then book a collection.
Hunters Boots
sponsoring Wellington Boots
Hunter have been making rubber boots for over 160 years. Now First Mile can save your used pairs from landfill. Kick-start a second life for your cast-offs as shredded horse arena, playground and road surfacing. Either drop off your old Wellington boots at Hunter Regent Street or order a free collection for them through the link below. If you choose the latter option, simply package your boots up and wait for the courier to collect. As a thank you, a coupon code for 15% off Hunter will be sent to you, with the confirmation email.
FREE – Book NowFAQs
What can go in the box?
Any of the materials in Book a Collection.
What can’t go in a box?
Liquids, foods and hazardous materials.
Can I mix materials?
Because different types of materials require different recycling solutions, it’s very helpful if you can do your best to keep them separate, as per the box content categories in Book a Collection.
What if I have something that doesn’t fall into any of these categories?
As long as it isn’t a liquid, food, or hazardous material, send it our way! If we can’t process it with an existing recycling solution, we’ll send it to our RecycleLab for analysis.
Can I use my own box and, if so, what size should it be?
Yes, you can use your own recycle box. As a guideline, it should be no bigger than three stacked shoeboxes and light enough to be picked up easily by one person without help. The First Mile RecycleBox measures: 41 x 30 x 30 CM. If you’d like to double-check (or for any other ‘how to recycle’ questions) don’t hesitate to get in touch.
How much can I put in a box?
As much or as little of one category of material that will fit inside the box, as long as it‘s light enough to be picked up easily by one person without help.
Why can’t I use my council recycling bin?
By all means, use the regular recycling collection service offered by your local council for all eligible material. With some local variation, most dry mixed recycling bins accept: paper, card, 3D (hard) plastics and metal (including tins, cans & foil). RecycleBox is for material categories that require specialist recycling processes, all of which can be found in Book a Collection.
Where do you offer collections?
Anywhere in the U.K. If you’re somewhere remote, we may take slightly longer to get to you (but we will!)
Where do the box contents end up?
First Mile have been recycling for businesses since 2004. We offer over 20 recycling streams, and we’re constantly innovating new recycling solutions. Visit our website to learn more about the recycling processes for each material and to find our ‘What happens to my waste?’ feature on the various destinations of each material.
Do you have to be an existing First Mile customer to sponsor a box?
No! All brands or private sponsors are warmly invited to join the RecycleBox Revolution. Get in touch.
Order a RecycleBox
No spare boxes to recycle? Roomy, yet neat, our sturdy RecycleBox is fit for purpose. It costs £15, including FREE collection, and comes in packs of 5 (total £75) to minimise delivery road miles. Keep aside any you don't need now, for future collections.
Order a pack