Wimbledon Skip Hire: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Wimbledon Skip Hire (also referred to as Wimbledon skip-hire and Wimbledon waste services) is committed to preventing modern slavery in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach, expectations of suppliers, and the steps we take to identify, mitigate and report risks of forced labour and exploitation in our business of skip hire and waste collection.

We operate with a clear zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking. All employees and contractors are required to comply with our anti-slavery policy and must report any concerns. Our procurement and operational teams are trained to recognise signs of coercion, withheld wages, restricted movement, and other indicators of forced labour in the skip hire sector and related supply chains.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

To maintain high standards we conduct regular supplier audits and due diligence on key partners in the waste management and skip hire supply chain. These audits include document checks, interviews, and where appropriate site visits to verify:

• Compliance with labour laws and right to work documentation;
• Payment practices and evidence of fair wages;
• Safe working conditions and freedom of movement for workers.

Suppliers found to be non-compliant face a remediation plan or termination of their contract. Our supplier code of conduct requires adherence to our anti-slavery policy, and we prioritise long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate ethical practices in skip hire Wimbledon operations and across waste handling.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Wimbledon Skip Hire encourages all staff, contractors and supply chain partners to report concerns through multiple reporting channels. We maintain confidential reporting mechanisms that protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure concerns about modern slavery are escalated promptly.

Reports can be raised internally through line managers, HR or the designated compliance officer. Every report is treated seriously: we record incidents, investigate promptly, and take corrective action where necessary, including disciplinary measures and collaboration with external authorities if criminal activity is suspected.

Our procedures emphasise transparency and protection for victims. We provide support options, including referral to specialist victim support services and local authorities, while ensuring any sensitive information is handled with care and confidentiality.

Wimbledon Skip Hire embeds modern slavery prevention into our procurement and operational processes. We incorporate anti-slavery clauses into contracts, require periodic evidence of compliance from subcontractors, and use risk-based screening for new suppliers. Our approach recognises that skip hire and waste services involve multiple tiers of contractors, so we focus on both direct and indirect suppliers to reduce the risk of exploitation.

We use training, contract clauses and performance monitoring to enforce standards. Staff receive regular training on human trafficking indicators, ethical procurement, and how to use reporting channels. We also run awareness sessions with key suppliers to share best practice in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across the industry.

Key elements of our commitment include the following actions:

• Zero-tolerance policy: Immediate action against confirmed cases of exploitation.
• Supplier audits: Scheduled and ad-hoc reviews of high-risk contractors.
• Reporting channels: Confidential and protected whistleblowing processes.
• Annual review: Regular assessment of policy effectiveness and risk mitigation.

We are committed to continuous improvement. Our annual review evaluates the effectiveness of this modern slavery statement, supplier audit outcomes, and the robustness of reporting channels. Findings from the annual review inform changes to policy, additional training needs, and enhanced contractual safeguards.

Through ongoing monitoring and collaboration with partners across the waste management sector, Wimbledon Skip Hire seeks to strengthen industry responses to modern slavery and ensure responsible, ethical skip hire services are delivered to the communities we serve.

This statement is issued to demonstrate our commitment to combatting modern slavery. We will continue to review and update our policies and procedures to reflect emerging risks and best practice in preventing exploitation across all areas of our business.