Licensed Waste Carrier · London
Waste Collection, Recycling & Clearance Services Across London
Same day rubbish removal, house clearance and commercial waste contracts — delivered by uniformed teams with up to 95% landfill diversion.
Same Day Service
Book before 11am for same-day collection.
Fully Licensed
Registered upper-tier waste carrier with the EA.
Eco-Responsible
Up to 95% of collected waste diverted from landfill.
Competitive Pricing
Transparent quotes with no hidden fees.
Our Services
Complete waste management for London homes and businesses
From a single sofa to a full site clearance — one trusted London team for every waste challenge.
Skip Hire
2–12 yard skips delivered London-wide. Permits arranged, transparent pricing, fast delivery.
Learn moreWait & Load
No permit, no skip left on the road. Lorry, crew and waste gone in under an hour.
Learn moreHouse Clearance
Full, probate, end-of-tenancy and hoarder clearances handled sensitively across London.
Learn moreRubbish Removal
Same-day general waste, furniture and appliance disposal — load and clean-up included.
Learn moreBuilders Waste
Construction, renovation and site clearance. Rubble, plasterboard, timber and more.
Learn moreGarden Clearance
Green waste, shed and fence removal, full garden tidy-ups across every borough.
Learn moreCommercial Waste
Trade skips, RORO containers and scheduled site exchanges for London businesses.
Learn moreRecycling Services
Responsible recycling with up to 95% landfill diversion and full environmental reporting.
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Environmental Commitment
Responsible recycling for a cleaner London
Every collection is sorted at licensed transfer stations and Materials Recovery Facilities. We segregate metals, plastics, paper, wood and inerts — diverting as much as possible from landfill and providing full environmental reports to our commercial partners.
- Up to 95% of collected waste diverted from landfill
- Full waste transfer notes and duty-of-care documentation
- Environmental impact reporting for businesses
- Carbon-conscious route planning across London
Commercial Contracts
Scheduled trade waste collections for London businesses
Tailored contracts for offices, retail, hospitality, warehouses, construction and property managers. Flexible frequencies, transparent invoicing and a dedicated account manager.
Google Reviews
Rated 4.9 / 5 by London customers
"Booked a same-day skip and the team delivered within 3 hours. Driver was friendly, placement was perfect. Highly recommend 1st Recycling."
"Used them for a full house clearance after my father passed. Sensitive, respectful and very thorough. Fair price too."
"Excellent commercial waste service for our restaurant. Reliable scheduled collections, never missed once in 8 months."
"Builders waste collected same-day from our renovation site. Loaded a full lorry in under an hour. Professional all round."
"Quick quote on WhatsApp, friendly call, sofa gone the next morning. Couldn't be easier."
"Booked a 6-yard skip for our garden landscaping project. Delivered on time, collected on time, transparent pricing."
Upper Tier Waste Carrier Licence
- Holder
- 1st Recycling
- Tier
- Upper Tier
- Registration
- CBDU-Registered
- Status
- Active
Waste Carrier Licence
Fully licensed, fully compliant
1st Recycling is a registered Upper Tier Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency. We are legally authorised to transport, dispose of and recycle controlled waste across England. Every collection comes with full Waste Transfer Notes and duty-of-care documentation — protecting you from the legal risks of fly-tipping.
Upper Tier Carrier
EA-registered for all controlled waste.
Full Documentation
Waste Transfer Notes issued on every job.
Licensed Facilities
Waste only delivered to permitted transfer stations.
Fully Insured
£5m public liability cover as standard.
Our Coverage
London-wide service area
Operating across all 32 London boroughs and within the M25. Same-day collection available subject to availability.
View all areasYes. Book before 11am and our team can usually collect the same day across every London borough, subject to availability. Call 07901 818 181 to confirm slots.
Same Day Service
Need waste cleared today?
Speak to our London team for a fast, no-obligation quote.