Modern Slavery Statement for Bulky Waste Collection

Our Commitment

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitments of our bulky waste collection and bulky-item removal operations to identify, prevent and remediate modern slavery risks. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across all aspects of bulky waste collection, bulky waste removal and bulky rubbish collection services. Our stance is clear: any form of modern slavery is unacceptable within our workforce and supply chain.

We apply this policy across collections of household and commercial bulky waste, including bulky furniture, appliances and construction refuse. Every collection must adhere to labour standards, and every worker involved in bulky-item collection and bulky waste services is entitled to fair treatment, lawful pay and the freedom to leave employment. This statement covers our direct employees, contractors and third-party suppliers who provide vehicle hire, manual labour, processing and disposal services.

Governance: senior management are accountable for implementation and compliance. We maintain documented procedures to screen recruitment practices, verify right to work and assess working conditions for all partners involved in bulky waste removal. Compliance is enforced through contractual terms, mandatory policies and ongoing monitoring.

Prevention and Due Diligence

We carry out targeted supplier due diligence for all vendors providing bulky waste collection, bulky-item removal or disposal services. Our supplier risk assessment includes checks on:

• labour and employment records
• subcontracting practices
• health and safety and worker accommodation where applicable

We undertake regular audits and site visits for higher-risk suppliers and require corrective action plans when concerns are identified. Audits are both scheduled and ad hoc, combining documentary review and on-site interviews. Our audit protocol emphasises transparency, remediation and measurable improvement over time.

Audits result in a graded scorecard and remedial timelines. Persistent non-compliance may lead to suspension or termination of contracts. We also encourage suppliers to implement their own anti-slavery policies and to pass equivalent requirements down their supply chains.

Reporting, Remedies and Training

Reporting channels

We operate secure and confidential reporting channels for workers, partners and community members to raise concerns about modern slavery in bulky waste services. Reports are investigated promptly and independently. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and offer support where exploitation is suspected. Anyone involved in bulky waste collection or bulky waste removal can report anonymously or through designated internal channels.

Where human rights abuses are found, we pursue a victim-centred remediation approach that may include immediate removal from harmful situations, provision of medical or legal assistance and cooperation with authorities when required. We prioritise the safety and well-being of affected individuals and seek to restore their rights and livelihood.

Training is mandatory for managers and operational staff involved in bulky rubbish collection and bulky-item collection. Training modules cover recognising signs of modern slavery, safe recruitment practices, subcontractor oversight and correct reporting procedures. Refresher courses are delivered annually and whenever policies are updated.

Supplier Audits and Continuous Improvement

Our supplier audit programme focuses on high-risk geographies and service categories such as manual collection crews and third-party transfer stations. Audit steps include document checks, worker interviews and verification of payroll. Corrective actions are tracked until completion and are incorporated into supplier performance reviews.

We use the results of audits to inform procurement decisions and to design capacity-building initiatives for suppliers. This ensures that our bulky waste services supply chain becomes more resilient and aligned to ethical standards over time.

We publish summaries of audit outcomes internally and use lessons learned to enhance controls and training across all bulky waste collection operations.

Annual Review and Accountability

We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to measure progress, update policies and set new targets. The review examines audit results, incident reports, remediation outcomes and training coverage. Findings are reported to senior leadership and used to refine our strategy for preventing modern slavery in bulky waste collection and removal services.

Responsibility for delivery of the policy rests with senior managers supported by compliance, procurement and operations teams. Continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement are central to our approach.

By implementing a stringent zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, maintaining safe reporting channels and committing to an annual review cycle, we aim to ensure that all aspects of bulky waste collection and bulky-item removal are free from modern slavery.