Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Walthamstow

Skip Hire Walthamstow is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our business and supply chain. We maintain a clear, zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour, and any exploitation that undermines fundamental human rights. This statement sets out our approach to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of modern slavery across our local and regional operations, including Walthamstow skip hire and associated waste management activities.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in company values and applies to everyone who works for or with us, including contractors, temporary staff and partners. All employees are expected to act with integrity and report any concerns immediately. We make clear that exploitation of workers is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities.

The scope of this Modern Slavery Statement covers operations related to waste skip hire in Walthamstow, vehicle logistics, site management and third-party services. We have mapped our supply chain to understand where risks may arise and adopted proportionate measures to address those risks. Skip hire in Walthamstow can involve multiple subcontractors and labour providers; we therefore focus on transparency, traceability and robust contractual expectations for all service providers.

To reduce the risk of modern slavery, we apply due diligence when onboarding suppliers and partners. Our supplier selection includes checks on labour standards, verification of right to work, and a clear requirement that suppliers adhere to our anti-slavery policy. We require signed declarations that suppliers will not engage in forced or bonded labour and will maintain safe working conditions for all staff involved in delivering Walthamstow skip hire services.

We operate a programme of supplier audits and ongoing monitoring. Key elements include:

• Planned and random supplier assessments focused on employment practices, wage payments and working hours;
• Contract clauses mandating compliance with anti-slavery laws and allowing audit rights;
• Remedial action plans for suppliers found non-compliant, with escalation to contract termination where necessary;
• Training for procurement staff to recognise indicators of exploitation in the skip-hire supply chain.

Where audits reveal concerns, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues quickly. If a supplier fails to make acceptable improvements within an agreed timeframe, we will suspend or terminate the relationship to protect workers and uphold our standards.

We maintain clear reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially. These reporting routes are supported by a non-retaliation policy and multiple options for raising issues, including anonymous reporting through internal channels. All reports of suspected modern slavery or human trafficking are investigated promptly and proportionately, preserving the confidentiality and safety of whistleblowers.

Training is provided to staff and managers across our operations, helping teams in both office and operational roles to spot signs of exploitation and understand reporting responsibilities. Awareness-raising is an ongoing activity, and we incorporate modern slavery content into induction and annual refresher training for anyone involved in procurement, fleet operations or site supervision for Walthamstow skips.

Monitoring, Record Keeping and Annual Review

We keep records of supplier checks, audit findings, remedial actions and training attendance to support transparency and continuous improvement. An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement is conducted by senior management and the board to evaluate effectiveness and update commitments. This review includes analysis of risk areas, audit outcomes, reported incidents and progress against corrective actions specific to the skip hire sector and local supply chains.

Commitment and Continuous Improvement

Skip Hire Walthamstow reiterates its commitment to preventing modern slavery and promoting ethical labour practices. We will continue to strengthen supplier relationships, improve due diligence and ensure accessible reporting channels. By combining rigorous supplier audits, clear policies, targeted training and an annual review cycle, we aim to reduce risks and protect vulnerable workers across the skip hire Walthamstow network and beyond.