First Mile Ltd

Founded in 2004 by Bruce Bratley, First Mile Ltd is a UK waste-management and recycling company serving businesses across London, Birmingham, and nationwide through partner networks. The company provides commercial waste collection, recycling, circular economy services, and environmental reporting to organisations ranging from small businesses to large corporate customers. Under Bratley's leadership, First Mile has grown into one of the UK's largest independent commercial recycling providers, supporting more than 30,000 business customers and expanding through a combination of organic growth, technology investment, and acquisitions. The company operates at the intersection of waste management, resource recovery, and business sustainability.