Skip Hire Westminster Modern Slavery Statement

Skip Hire Westminster is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our firm stance and the practical steps we take to ensure that our skip hire services, including skip hire in Westminster and wider Westminster skip hire activities, are free from exploitation. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking and expect the same commitment from our partners and suppliers.

We have implemented a structured approach to risk assessment, due diligence and ongoing monitoring. Our procurement team requires suppliers to confirm compliance with anti-slavery laws and provides clear contractual terms that prohibit forced labour. Actions we take include:

• Pre-contract checks and documentation review for new suppliers.
• Risk-based supplier audits, including on-site visits and third-party verifications.
• Mandatory clauses in contracts requiring adherence to anti-slavery standards.

To ensure accountability across our business, training on modern slavery risks is provided to relevant employees, particularly those in operations, procurement and management. Training emphasises how to spot signs of exploitation in waste handling, transport and recycling activities typical of the skip hire industry. We maintain detailed records of training sessions and material distribution to demonstrate our ongoing commitment.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Our supplier audit programme is a core element of our effort to tackle modern slavery. We conduct systematic audits of high-risk suppliers, using a mixture of desktop checks, questionnaires and physical inspections. These audits assess employment practices, working conditions, documentation, recruitment fees and subcontracting relationships. Where risks are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and set clear timescales for improvement. Persistent non-compliance may lead to contract termination.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for anyone—employees, contractors, suppliers or members of the public—to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be made internally through anonymous company reporting procedures and to relevant authorities where appropriate. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity to protect individuals from retaliation. We emphasise that raising concerns is both supported and protected within our organisation.

Our approach also includes collaboration with other stakeholders in the waste management sector to share intelligence, best practice and to improve industry-wide detection of exploitation. We take into account the particular vulnerabilities associated with labour supplied for manual waste handling, vehicle operation and temporary labour engaged across skip hire operations.