Terms and Conditions

What Can I Put in the Mixed Non-Hazardous Waste Skip?

Please read and understand before signing

Skips are for general and inert waste such as soil, garden waste, paper,
plastics, wood, old furniture, etc. Any waste on the list below cannot be
placed in a general waste skip. If you do produce any of the following
waste please call 01642 612999 to arrange a quotation or
to ask for advice.

Terms and Conditions

1. General

1.1
Any order placed with Skippy Waste Services Ltd which takes its vehicles off
the public highway will be at the customers own risk, they will accept full
responsibility for any consequential damage that may occur to persons,
property or vehicles as a result of this.

1.2
Skippy Waste Services Ltd will not be liable for any loss or damage caused
by failure to supply, or any delay in supply which may be caused directly or
indirectly by any circumstances beyond our control, including act of God,
fire, accident, breakdown of machinery, shortage of labour or material, or
by an act of neglect on the part of the customer.

1.3
The time allowed for loading/unloading is 15 minutes. If the vehicle is kept
waiting longer than this Skippy Waste Services Ltd reserves the right to
charge waiting time.

1.4
Skippy Waste Services Ltd reserves the right to charge the customer for all
costs incurred as a result of a cancellation or variation of the whole or a
substantial part of an order, together with loss of profit and all other
consequential loss.

2. Skip Hire

2.1
Asbestos, fridges, freezers, televisions/monitors, tyres,
fluorescent/sodium lamps, gas cylinders, plasterboard, or any waste deemed
as hazardous by an absolute or mirror entry in the European Waste Catalogue
(Article 1(4) of the Hazardous Waste Directive (91/689/EC)) must not be
placed in the skip container unless by prior written agreement with the
company.

2.2
It is the responsibility of the hirer to ensure that skips placed on the
highway or public places have the permission of the local highway authority
and are adequately lit and coned off in accordance with the Highways Act
1980. Skippy Waste Services Ltd can organise permits at an additional cost
to the hirer.

2.3
The hirer shall ensure that the skip is not overloaded by weight or by volume
at the point of collection. 8yd skips should be loaded so that it is filled
no higher than the top of its sides. 12yd, 14yd, 16yd, 20yd up to 40yd roll
on-off are only to be used for light waste or loaded no more than the
maximum legal road limit for the vehicles. Skippy Waste Services Ltd
reserves the right to refuse to collect overloaded skips and any costs
incurred due to unsafe loads/overloading (including wasted journeys) will
be passed on to the hirer. Additional charges may be levied.

2.4
The lighting of fires in or near skips is strictly prohibited. The hirer
will be liable for any loss or damage to the skip container (except fair
wear and tear) during the term of the skip hire period, and will be charged
the current purchase price of the skip. Once a skip has been placed, it
shall not be repositioned without prior consent from Skippy Waste Services
Ltd. Moving skips on site could result in inability to collect the skip.

2.5
The maximum rental period is 7 days for “cash” customers and 28 days for
“account” customers. It is the responsibility of the hirer to request the
collection within this time. Failure to do so will result in unannounced
collection and/or rental charges being incurred of £3.50 per day for roll
on-offs and £1.50 per day for 2,4,8,10,14 and 16 yd skips.

2.6
The responsibility for the skip remains with the hirer until collected by a
Skippy Waste Services Ltd vehicle. Any skips which are removed whilst in the
control of the hirer will be charged at full replacement value.

3. Tipping/Waste Disposal

3.1
Skippy Waste Services Ltd are registered with the Environmental Agency as a
waste carrier, further all landfill or disposal sites are correctly licensed
or approved.

3.2
Customers using Skippy Waste Services Ltd landfill or disposal sites do so
entirely at their own risk. Skippy Waste Services Ltd accept no
responsibility for damage or injury of any nature that may occur to persons
or vehicles using these sites.

3.3
Vehicles may only use such portions of the sites as are allocated to them.

3.4
Only waste permitted under the waste permit licenses or exemptions may be
deposited on the sites.

3.5
Skippy Waste Services Ltd Reserves the right to refuse any materials which
it considers to be objectionable or unsuitable for deposit on the company’s
sites.

3.6
Material for deposit on our sites will only be accepted from registered
waste carriers, and must be accompanied by a controlled waste transfer note
stating a description of the waste (with EWC code), the source of the waste
and the details of the waste carrier, including carrier registration number.
Environmental protection (duty of care) regulations 1991.

4. Sale of Materials

4.1
All materials are sold on the basis that the weight or quantity is as stated
on the conveyance note. Skippy Waste Services Ltd will not accept any
responsibility once the load has been discharged and accepted by the onsite
signatory.

4.2
Unless expressly agreed in writing Skippy Waste Services Ltd prices are for
materials as stated on the quotation. Where the customer requires an
alteration in the grade or type of material, or where it becomes necessary
to supply from another source, an extra charge may be made for any additional
costs which may be incurred by Skippy Waste Services Ltd.

4.3
Risk in the goods shall pass to the customer on delivery.

4.4
All goods remain the property of Skippy Waste Services Ltd until paid in
full.

5. Payment Terms

5.1
Account holders: 30 days from date of invoice, or end of the month following
delivery (subject to written agreement).

5.2
Non Account holders: Prior to or on delivery of skip. The owner accepts major
credit and debit cards, cash and bankers drafts.