Modern Slavery Statement for Waste Disposal Lambeth

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Waste Disposal Lambeth to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the waste and environmental services sector can be exposed to labour risks, particularly in outsourced and lower-paid activities, and we are committed to operating responsibly, transparently, and ethically.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Waste Disposal Lambeth has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and human trafficking. This commitment applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual involved in, supporting, or turning a blind eye to modern slavery.

Our leadership team is responsible for promoting a culture in which respect for human rights is integral to our decision-making. We are committed to ensuring that commercial pressures, cost savings, or tight deadlines never justify the exploitation of people or the disregard of labour rights.

Our Operations and Workforce

We operate waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services within the Lambeth area. Our workforce includes permanent staff, fixed-term employees, and, where necessary, agency and subcontracted personnel. All recruitment is carried out in line with fair employment practices, with right-to-work checks, transparent contracts, and clear information on pay and conditions.

We do not charge recruitment fees, retain identity documents, or use practices that may limit a worker's freedom of movement. Employees are free to leave employment in line with statutory and contractual notice requirements, without penalty or undue pressure.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our supply chains include providers of collection vehicles, equipment, protective clothing, maintenance, cleaning, temporary labour, and specialist waste processing services. We expect every supplier to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to uphold minimum standards on human rights, working conditions, and ethical conduct.

Supplier contracts include clauses requiring compliance with modern slavery legislation and our zero-tolerance policy. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet these obligations or who refuse to cooperate with our due diligence processes.

We undertake risk-based supplier audits focusing on areas where the risk of labour exploitation may be higher, such as manually intensive services, agency labour, and subcontracted operations. Audits may include document checks, site visits, confidential worker interviews, and examination of labour agency arrangements. Where we identify concerns, we require corrective action plans and track their implementation, escalating where necessary.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We provide training and guidance to managers and relevant staff so they can recognise the signs of modern slavery, understand the risks within waste management activities, and know how to respond to concerns. This includes information on indicators such as restricted movement, signs of coercion, withholding of wages, and shared or controlled accommodation.

Waste Disposal Lambeth encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any suspicion or concern about modern slavery. Reports can be made through line managers, our human resources team, or our whistleblowing channel, which allows concerns to be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and, where appropriate, referred to law enforcement or other competent authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continually improving our processes, based on evolving best practice, regulatory developments, and lessons learned from our audits and investigations.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed, updated, and approved by our leadership team on an annual basis. As part of the review, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, consider feedback from workers and suppliers, and identify priorities for further action, such as enhanced auditing, targeted training, or closer engagement with higher-risk suppliers.

By publishing this statement, Waste Disposal Lambeth reaffirms its commitment to respecting human rights, protecting vulnerable workers, and ensuring that our waste management services are delivered without exploitation or abuse in any part of our operations or supply chains.