Mill Hill Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Mill Hill Skip Hire is committed to ensuring that there is no place for forced labour, servitude, or any form of exploitation within our business or supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach to preventing modern slavery, our zero-tolerance policy, and the measures we take by way of due diligence and monitoring. We publish this anti-slavery statement to be transparent about our policies and the practical steps we take to reduce risk.

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: any form of modern slavery or human trafficking is unacceptable. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with this policy. We require adherence to legal obligations and ethical standards and will take decisive action where breaches are identified. The policy is reinforced by internal controls, contractual clauses and employee training to ensure awareness and accountability across Mill Hill Skip Hire.

This modern slavery and human trafficking statement covers our whole organisation and its operations. It applies to all business units, whether involved in skip hire, waste collection, recycling or logistics. We regularly assess the parts of our activities and supply chains that may be at higher risk of slavery and implement proportionate responses to those risks. As part of legal and regulatory compliance, we continuously monitor changes in legislation and guidance to ensure our modern slavery policy remains robust and effective.

Zero-tolerance policy and internal responsibilities

Our zero-tolerance approach is underpinned by senior management oversight and designated responsibility. The board and senior leadership endorse this approach and ensure resources are allocated to anti-slavery initiatives. Managers are required to ensure teams respect labour rights and report concerns. We maintain confidential channels for raising issues and protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

We carry out regular supplier due diligence and supplier audits to assess compliance with our anti-slavery expectations. Audits focus on recruitment practices, working hours, remuneration, and documentation to detect indicators of forced labour. Key elements of our supplier audit programme include:

• Pre-contract screening for high-risk suppliers and sub-contractors;
• On-site inspections and documentary verification where appropriate;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits to ensure remediation.

These steps ensure that our procurement, subcontracting and logistics partners meet the standards expected by Mill Hill Skip Hire.

We integrate contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery laws and reserve the right to terminate contracts for breaches. We also work collaboratively with suppliers to build capability and understanding, providing clear guidance and expectations while maintaining a firm stance against modern slavery practices.

Reporting channels and safeguards are vital to our response to suspected modern slavery. Employees, workers in our supply chain and third parties are encouraged to report concerns through secured, confidential mechanisms. Reports can be made internally through line managers, HR or dedicated compliance contacts, and are investigated promptly. We ensure allegations are handled sensitively, protecting victims and witnesses and cooperating with law enforcement when necessary. All reports are recorded and tracked to resolution.

To strengthen our prevention measures, Mill Hill Skip Hire provides training and awareness programmes for staff and relevant partners. Training covers identification of signs of exploitation, appropriate reporting procedures, and the company’s legal obligations. We regularly review the effectiveness of training and update content to reflect evolving risks in the waste management and skip hire sector.

Annual review and continuous improvement

We conduct an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and our policies to measure effectiveness and identify improvements. The review assesses incidents, audit results, risk assessments and stakeholder feedback, and leads to updates in policy, procedures and supplier engagement. The results of the annual review are considered by senior management and used to set priorities for the coming year. Mill Hill Skip Hire remains committed to continuous improvement, transparency and the eradication of modern slavery from our operations and supply chains.