Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Colindale

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach taken by our waste management team operating under the brand of Business Waste Removal Colindale and related Colindale commercial refuse services. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights standards across our operations and supply chain and declare a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in any form.

Our zero-tolerance policy is applied across operations providing commercial waste collection, recycling and disposal. We require all staff and contractors to adhere to the highest ethical standards; any breach of the policy will result in swift disciplinary or contractual action. We emphasise training, clear reporting routes and active due diligence as core elements of prevention.

The scope of this statement covers direct employees, agency staff and our supply chain, including subcontractors providing haulage, vehicle maintenance, skip hire and specialist disposal services. To support compliance we implement regular supplier audits and contractual clauses that require partners to comply with anti-slavery legislation and our internal standards for worker welfare and documentation.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We operate a structured programme of supplier due diligence for all procurement related to waste removal and recycling services. This programme includes:

• Pre-contract screening for labour and licence compliance;
• Periodic on-site and remote audits to verify employment records and working conditions;
• Contract clauses that require corrective action plans and the right to terminate for non-compliance.

Supplier audits are risk-based and prioritise high-risk categories such as temporary labour, subcontracted vehicle crews and outsourced-manufacturing of collection equipment. Audit outcomes drive remediation plans, further monitoring or supplier removal from our approved list when issues cannot be resolved.

We document audit results and expected corrective timelines. In addition to inspections we use third-party assurance checks and require that key suppliers maintain their own anti-slavery policies consistent with our expectations for business waste removal in Colindale and the surrounding boroughs.

Reporting Channels, Training and Continuous Improvement

We provide multiple secure and confidential reporting channels so employees, subcontractors and members of the public can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Our reporting mechanisms include anonymous digital reporting forms, internal HR escalation and a protected whistleblowing policy. Reports are triaged confidentially and investigated by trained compliance personnel.

We commit to worker and contractor education through mandatory training modules covering recognition of exploitation, safe recruitment practices and the correct handling of complaints. Training is refreshed annually and forms part of induction for new staff engaged in Colindale business waste removal and related services.

Monitoring and performance is measured through key indicators such as audit completion rates, corrective action closure, uptake of training and number of substantiated reports. Where issues are identified we adopt a remedial-first approach focused on worker protection, improvement plans and, where necessary, contractual termination.

Governance for this Modern Slavery Statement is provided through senior management oversight and annual review. The executive leadership team receives formal reports on risk assessments, audit findings and remediation outcomes and is responsible for allocating resources to enforce our anti-slavery commitments.

Our annual review process ensures the statement remains current and effective, incorporating lessons learned from incidents, changes in legislation and evolving supply chain structures. Findings from the review result in updated procedures, refreshed training materials and revised procurement criteria to strengthen oversight.

In closing, we assert our commitment to abolish modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. Through clear policies, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a disciplined annual review cycle we seek to prevent exploitation in all areas of our Colindale waste collection and commercial disposal activities.