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HILLS WASTE SOLUTIONS LIMITED typically exhibits an extended payment cycle, with an average payment time of 46 days, indicating a consistent lean towards settling invoices beyond standard 30-day terms. While 51% of payments are made within 30 days, a significant 46% fall into the 31-60 day bracket, defining the prevailing trend for this company.
The company presents a moderate level of payment unpredictability, evidenced by a 16% late payment rate and 3% of payments extending beyond 60 days. This indicates a degree of unreliability in strictly adhering to initial payment terms, posing a consistent, albeit manageable, risk of delayed cash flow for suppliers.
Suppliers should approach HILLS WASTE SOLUTIONS LIMITED anticipating payments around the 46-day average, rather than a strict 30-day window. To mitigate risk, consider establishing 60-day payment terms or factor the 16% late payment rate into cash flow projections and potentially adjust pricing to account for extended payment cycles.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | 07 May 2026 | 31 | 51% | 48% | 1% | 14% |
| 01 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | 27 Nov 2025 | 32 | 55% | 43% | 2% | 19% |
| 01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 | 27 May 2025 | 46 | 51% | 46% | 3% | 16% |
| 01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 26 Nov 2024 | 39 | 30% | 60% | 10% | 33% |
| 01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 21 May 2024 | 44 | 24% | 58% | 18% | 53% |
| 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | 24 Nov 2023 | 45 | 20% | 61% | 19% | 54% |
| 01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | 26 May 2023 | 46 | 20% | 59% | 21% | 53% |
| 01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | 28 Nov 2022 | 50 | 20% | 54% | 26% | 59% |
| 01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | 30 May 2022 | 47 | 18% | 59% | 23% | 59% |
| 01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 | 30 Nov 2021 | 48 | 18% | 57% | 25% | 58% |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 | 01 Jun 2021 | 45 | 25% | 56% | 19% | 57% |
| 01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | 30 Nov 2020 | 41 | 38% | 49% | 13% | 36% |
| 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 | 29 May 2020 | 38 | 35% | 56% | 10% | 25% |
| 01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | 14 Nov 2019 | 36 | 49% | 47% | 4% | 13% |
| 01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | 29 May 2019 | 26 | 64% | 35% | 1% | 11% |
| 01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 | 20 Nov 2018 | 32 | 48% | 48% | 4% | 11% |
| 01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 | 29 May 2018 | 30 | 54% | 44% | 2% | 9% |
| 01 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 | 28 Nov 2017 | 31 | 50% | 47% | 3% | 11% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Suppliers of goods and services to the company are offered 45 day payment terms from receipt of invoice
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
45
Complaints are handled in the first instance by the purchase ledger department who will refer any dispute to the employee that placed the order. That employee, involving their manager or supervisor if required, will seek to resolve the dispute with the supplier.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Hills Waste Solutions Limited provides commercial waste management across the West Country, covering waste collection, recycling, treatment and disposal. It operates 11 waste management facilities, offers skip hire, roll-on roll-off and bin collection services for sectors including construction, education, retail, hospitality and manufacturing, and produces compost from green waste. It is part of The Hills Group, a family owned business tracing its origins to 1900, with Hills Waste Solutions having operated within the group for over 50 years. The company positions itself as a single-supplier total waste management service, handling prevention, collection, recycling and disposal for public and private sector customers, and reports diverting significant tonnages of waste from landfill since 2017.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: hills-waste.co.uk · hills-waste.co.uk · hills-waste.co.uk