Rubbish Removal Wandsworth Modern Slavery Commitment

Rubbish Removal Wandsworth is firmly committed to operating ethically, responsibly, and with respect for human rights across all aspects of our rubbish removal and waste management operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business and our supply chains.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms, including forced labour, servitude, debt bondage, child labour, and exploitation through coercion or deception. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers associated with Rubbish Removal Wandsworth, regardless of their location or the scale of their engagement with us.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting this zero-tolerance culture and ensuring that decisions about procurement, recruitment, and everyday operations support our stance against modern slavery. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation involved in such practices and will immediately terminate relationships where credible concerns are identified and not promptly addressed.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Removal Wandsworth provides household, commercial, and construction rubbish removal and related waste management services. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, uniforms, protective equipment, waste transfer and disposal facilities, and various professional and support services.

We recognise that certain areas of the waste and logistics sectors can present elevated risks of labour exploitation, particularly where low-skilled, temporary, or migrant labour is involved. We therefore take a risk-based approach to managing and monitoring these areas to help ensure that the people working within our operations and supply chains are treated fairly and lawfully.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All suppliers and contractors are expected to uphold the same high standards that we apply to ourselves. We communicate our zero-tolerance policy to suppliers during onboarding and contract renewal processes and expect them to cascade these standards within their own supply chains.

We undertake supplier assessments that may include due diligence checks, reviews of employment practices and policies, and verification of right-to-work procedures. For higher-risk suppliers or categories, we may carry out targeted audits, request evidence of compliance, or require completion of detailed questionnaires covering recruitment methods, wages, working hours, and grievance mechanisms.

If a supplier is found to be in breach of our modern slavery requirements, we will seek corrective action within defined timeframes. Where adequate remediation is not possible or is not implemented, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

We actively encourage all employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chains. Concerns may be raised in confidence with a line manager, a senior manager, or directly with the designated compliance contact within the company.

Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities and will take steps to support affected individuals as far as we reasonably can.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and frontline operations. Training and guidance are provided on recognising warning signs, understanding our policies, and using the channels available to raise concerns.

We continuously review our procedures to improve our ability to prevent, detect, and address modern slavery. This includes enhancing due diligence processes, refining our supplier requirements, and updating internal policies where necessary to reflect evolving best practice and legal obligations.

Monitoring and Annual Review

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the leadership of Rubbish Removal Wandsworth to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legislation and guidance. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, consider feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and identify opportunities for improvement.

We remain committed to maintaining transparent practices, strengthening our controls, and working collaboratively with our employees, suppliers, and partners to help eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking from our industry and the wider community.