Recycling

The Richmond town centre recycling solution – cleaner, greener and saves you money too!

Be Richmond operate an area-wide recycling scheme open to all Richmond BID levy paying businesses through waste contractor, First Mile.

Helping Your Finances

Richmond BID members receive an allocation of FREE mixed recycling services plus a subsidised glass recycling service.

In addition, members have access to BID-negotiated discounts on a vast array of waste and recycling services.

Helping Your Environment

We help members recycle more, so that NOTHING goes to landfill.

Because collections are made twice per day in Richmond town centre – with a 99.6% success rate – the streets are guaranteed to be cleaner and safer.

Consolidating collections to a single supplier means less traffic, less pollution and much healthier air quality.

Helping Be Richmond

Branded recycling sacks, stickers and leaflets will ensure that residents, visitors and staff are aware of the environmental benefits and that Be Richmond members get the well-deserved credit.

Helping You

We provide streamlined invoicing and reporting, easy to access support systems and a dedicated account manager. You can get on with running your business while we take care of your waste and recycling.

What’s Included?

Just about everything…

Dry Mixed Recycling – this includes plastic paper and cans

Glass – Depending on volume, this is collected in sacks or wheeled bins

Food –  Food recycling is converted to renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertiliser

General Waste – This is safely incinerated to produce heat and electricity

Electricals – Electrical equipment is broken down and raw materials are recovered. Glass, copper and other rare materials are used for re-manufacturing

Confidential Waste – Confidential recycling sacks are taken to a BS15713-accredited secure destruction facility where they are securely shredded. You get a certificate of destruction for every sack

Recycling

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About Richmond

Richmond is an affluent residential district bordering the River Thames. Tranquil Kew Gardens attracts botanical enthusiasts and families with its huge Arboretum, 17th-century Kew Palace, and panoramic views from its Treetop Walkway. Herds of deer roam Richmond Park, a popular picnic spot. The Quadrant main street and nearby roads have eclectic shops, casual and upscale dining, and performances at Richmond Theatre.