Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement – Rubbish Collection Enfield

Rubbish Collection Enfield is committed to conducting all aspects of our waste management and recycling services in a manner that respects human rights and upholds the dignity of every person. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking, including forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, child labour, and any exploitation of vulnerable individuals. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Rubbish Collection Enfield. We expect everyone we work with to share our commitment to ethical conduct and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to modern slavery and human rights.

Senior management is responsible for ensuring that this policy is embedded in our culture and daily practices. All employees are made aware that any breach of this policy will be treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contract.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Rubbish Collection Enfield provides rubbish collection, recycling, and related services to residential, commercial, and public sector clients within Enfield and surrounding areas. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, equipment, personal protective equipment, waste transfer and processing facilities, maintenance services, and office support services. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise at any point in a supply chain and are particularly vigilant where work is low paid, involves manual labour, or is carried out by migrant or temporary workers.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to uphold the same high standards that we apply to our own business. As part of our procurement process, new suppliers are required to confirm that they do not use forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour and that they comply with all relevant labour and human rights laws. We reserve the right to verify these assurances through due diligence and audits.

Our supplier oversight measures may include risk-based assessments, review of employment practices, and on-site visits where appropriate. Where we identify concerns, we will work with the supplier to address and remediate issues in a timely manner. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our standards, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We provide training and guidance to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management, and site supervision, so they can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Awareness materials are used to reinforce our expectations and to highlight the importance of vigilance across our operations.

We encourage all employees, contractors, and business partners to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery at the earliest opportunity. Concerns can be raised with a line manager, a member of senior management, or directly with our designated modern slavery contact. We treat all reports seriously and, where appropriate, will investigate promptly and confidentially. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Rubbish Collection Enfield is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We regularly review our policies, risk assessments, and supplier management procedures to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks in our sector.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is reviewed and updated on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances require. The review considers changes in legislation, industry best practice, and any lessons learned from our own operations or supply chain. The updated statement is approved by senior management and communicated internally so that all staff understand our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery in every part of our business.