Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is made by Rubbish Removal Notting Hill in respect of our activities and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business ethically and transparently, and to taking robust steps to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in any form within our operations and supply chains.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Removal Notting Hill provides waste collection, clearance, and recycling services to residential, commercial, and public sector clients. Our supply chains include labour providers, subcontracted collection and transport services, equipment and vehicle suppliers, personal protective equipment providers, and recycling and waste processing facilities.

We recognise that parts of the waste and recycling sector, as well as contracted labour, can be vulnerable to labour abuses. We therefore place particular emphasis on assessing and monitoring these areas to reduce the risk of modern slavery.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, subcontractors, suppliers, and any other parties working on our behalf.

We expect all individuals and organisations associated with Rubbish Removal Notting Hill to share our commitment to upholding human rights and decent working conditions. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy will be taken extremely seriously and may result in termination of contracts and, where appropriate, reporting to the relevant authorities.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We seek to build long-term relationships with suppliers and contractors who share our ethical values. As part of our due diligence process, we:

Carry out checks on new suppliers and high-risk contractors to assess their labour practices and compliance with relevant laws. Require confirmation that suppliers do not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labour and that they comply with minimum age and wage regulations. Expect suppliers to maintain appropriate records relating to right to work, working hours, pay, and conditions.

Our standard terms require suppliers to adhere to applicable modern slavery legislation and to cooperate with any requests for information or audits related to labour practices.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

We recognise that ongoing monitoring is essential to identifying and addressing risks of modern slavery. We undertake proportionate supplier audits and reviews, focusing on those areas where the risk is considered higher, such as subcontracted labour and manual waste handling services.

Our approach may include site visits, worker interviews conducted in a confidential manner, review of employment and payroll records, and assessment of health, safety and welfare conditions. Where concerns are identified, we work with suppliers on corrective action plans and set clear timeframes for improvements. Failure to make satisfactory progress may lead to suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We provide relevant employees, particularly managers and those involved in procurement and site supervision, with training to recognise indicators of modern slavery and to understand how to respond to concerns. We also encourage open communication within our workforce so that potential issues can be raised without fear.

Any employee, contractor, or third party can report a concern about potential modern slavery in our operations or supply chains to their line manager, senior management, or via our confidential reporting channel. Reports can be made anonymously if preferred. All concerns will be investigated promptly, treated sensitively, and handled in line with our whistleblowing and safeguarding principles.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We are committed to continuously improving our approach to tackling modern slavery. Each year we review this statement, our risk assessments, and our due diligence procedures to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to our operations.

The annual review considers changes in our business, feedback from audits, any reported concerns, and developments in best practice and legislation. Where necessary, we will update our policies, supplier requirements, and training materials to strengthen our response.

This statement reflects the actions taken by Rubbish Removal Notting Hill to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains and has been approved by our senior management team.