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In these conditions: “Owner” means Windmill Skip Hire Ltd.“Hirer” means the person or company using the services of the Owner inrespect to the hire of skips and disposal of contents or sale of materials.
“Vehicle” means the vehicle which is delivering or collecting the skip whichis the subject of the contract.“Driver” means the driver of the Vehicle.“Site” means the place where the skip is deposited on the direction of theHirer.These conditions apply to all skip hire contracts with the Owner. Thebooking, instruction to deliver or use of the skip (including the placing ofany object in the skip) by the Hirer or anyone acting on their behalf,whichever is earliest, indicates acceptance of these conditions. The Ownermay without prior notice collect the skip at any time should any of theseconditions be breached.The Hirer’s attention is drawn to the limitation of liability below and inconditions 1, 2 and 4.A signature is not required upon any documentation as proof of delivery orcollection of skips or goods; however these terms and conditions still apply.These conditions may not be altered or to varied unless authorised inwriting by the Owner.The Owner will use its reasonable endeavours to comply with the Hirer’srequirements.The Owner will not be liable in any way for any delay or failure to performits obligations, or any loss, damage or delay incurred by the Hirer resultingfrom circumstances beyond the Owner’s reasonable control which willinclude, without limitation, labour disturbance, accident, failure of services,breakdown of plant or machinery, fire or flood, acts of God, unforeseen orabnormal conditions or by any act or neglect on the part of the Hirer.
SKIP HIRE
1. Drivers are instructed not to drive over footpaths, drives, grass verges orother soft or landscaped ground and not to lift skips over walls/fences orother barriers or obstructions nor to place skips onto raised embankments.Should the Hirer request the Driver to do so and damage is caused (otherthan death or personal injury due to the negligence ofthe Owner) the Owner will not be liable and should damage be caused tothe Owner’s Vehicle the Hirer will be responsible. The Hirer is advised toprotect paving slabs, manhole covers and other protective or superficialcovers as boards are not provided by the Owner. Vehicles have accesscriteria as follows: entrance at least 3.10 m wide, 3.90 m high; an access andSite surface capable of withstanding 18.00 tonnes; and a safe andadequate turning / manoeuvring / working area. Should the access criteriabe less than above, the Hirer shall be responsible for any damage caused.The Hirer undertakes to direct the Driver where to deposit the skip, theDriver being for the purpose of such deposit the agent of the Hirer.
2. Except as specifically otherwise agreed in writing the Owner shall beunder no obligation to deposit the skip anywhere other than on a highway.The Hirer shall keep the Owner indemnified against any claim, demand orpenalty arising out of the presence of the skip (except for personal injury ordeath due to the negligence of the Owner).
3. The Hirer shall direct the Driver where to deposit or pick up the skip.
4. Where the Driver is directed to deposit or pick up the skip on or from aSite which is off a highway the Owner shall be under no liabilitywhatsoever to the Hirer for any damage caused whilst the Vehicle is off thehighway other than such as might have been caused by negligence on thepart of the Driver. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 above, the Hirer shallkeep the Owner indemnified against any claim or demand which couldnot have been made had the Driver not been so directed. The Hirer willcompensate the Owner for any damage to the Vehicle or the skip whichwould not have occurred had the Driver not been so directed and which isnot due to any negligent driving on the part of the Driver.
5. The Hirer shall ensure that all permissions required before skips canlawfully be deposited on the Site, including the permission required underthe Highways Act 1980, have been or will be obtained before he directs theDriver to deposit the skip. The Owner can organise permits on behalf of theHirer (at least 24hrs prior notice required) from the relevant authority at anadditional cost to the Hirer.
6. The Hirer shall not move the skip from the Site without the consent ofthe Owner. The responsibility for the skip remains with the Hirer untilcollected by the Owner’s Vehicle. Any skips which are removed whilst inthe control of the Hirer will be charged at the entire replacement value.
7. The following must not be placed in the skips: asbestos, tyres, liquidcontainers/drums/barrels/cartons (even if empty), liquids, liquid paint, leadacid/vehicle batteries, gas cylinders, fridges/freezers, televisions, computermonitors/fluorescent tubes, any form of special, difficult or hazardouswaste. Plasterboard must be segregated from other waste in the skip byeither placing it on top of the other waste in the skip where it may beeasily lifted off or placed into a dumpy bag which can be provided onrequest.From the time the skip is deposited until it is picked up again by theOwner, the Hirer shall ensure that:a) the skip is properly sited in accordance with the permission given.
b) the skip is properly lit during darkness. The Hirer is at all timesresponsible for the safeguarding and lighting of the skip. The Hirer must atall times take all reasonable precautions to guard the skip.
c) fires are not lit in or near to the skip. The Hirer shall reimburse the Ownerfor any loss or damagewhatsoever or howsoever caused to the skip by fire, accident, mechanicalexcavators or any other cause, whilst on hire to them.
d) the skip is filled no higher than the top of its sides. The Hirer isresponsible for ensuring that at all times the skip is loaded safely and thatthe area around the skip is kept safe and tidy. Should the skip be found tobe overloaded it is the Hirer's responsibility to correct the situation.
However the Owner reserves the right to remove any objects that it feelsmay jeopardize the safe transportation of the skip. Any extra costs incurredin removing, transporting or disposing of the contents of the skip will becharged to the Hirer. The Owner reserves the right to decline collection ofoverloaded skips. Excess charges are levied in the event of overloading.
e) the skip is not to be moved once placed on Site without prior consent ofthe Owner. The movement of skips on Site could result in the inability tocollect the skip. The Hirer accepts responsibility for any damage or extracosts incurred due to the skip being moved.
8. Except as otherwise agreed in writing the Hirer shall fill the skip withinthe period of hire (hire period being 7 days unless agreed with the Owner)and shall inform the Owner in good time of its readiness for collection orreplacement.
9. The Owner will remove or reposition the skip if required at any time todo so by a highway authority or a constable in uniform under section 140of the Highways Act 1980.
10. Except as specifically otherwise agreed in writing the Owner agrees todispose of the contents of the skip.
11. Non-account terms: Cash Payment is due on delivery and to be made inaccordance with the invoice or as otherwise agreed. Hire periods are up to7 days, unless otherwise agreed by the Owner. Skips will not be removedfrom Site until payment is received in full.
12. The maximum rental period is 7 days unless additional days booked. It isthe responsibility of the Hirer to request the collection within this time.Failure to do so will result in an unannounced collection and/or rentalcharges being incurred.The owner reserves the right to collect a fully loaded skip before the hireperiod has elapsed
Important Customer Information
The following is list materials and objects that have been deemed HAZARDOUS by the Environmental Agency and May Not be placed intoyour container without prior arrangement with Reading Recycling.
If you are unsure if your materials are deemed hazardous, please call us on 0151 546 7118 where we will be happy to assist you.