On behalf of SB Waste Management Limited (Trading as Baguley’s Skip Hire)

1. Definition of Use and General

1.1. ‘Customer’ refers to the company or person that has requested the hire of Equipment from SB Waste Management Limited t/a Owen Baguley/Baguleys Skip Hire.

1.2. ‘Skip Hire’ refers to SB Waste Management Limited t/a Owen Baguley/Baguleys Skip Hire.

1.3. ‘Equipment’ refers to skips, roros, containers, or goods that have been hired through SB Waste Management Limited t/a Owen Baguley/Baguleys Skip Hire.

1.4. ‘Site’ refers to where the Equipment is to be deposited at the request of the Customer.

1.5. ‘Owner/s’ refers to the company or person that owns the Equipment.

1.6. ‘Vehicle’ refers to the Owners vehicle.

1.7. ‘Contract’ means the Contract for the hire of the Equipment.

The parties to this Contract are the Customer and SB Waste Management Limited t/a Owen Baguley/Baguleys Skip Hire, Roseway, Chapel Road, Blackpool, FY4 5HU.

2. Basis of the Contract

2.1. Any quotation or estimate given by Skip Hire is an indication given in good faith and shall not become binding unless confirmed by Skip Hire in writing.

2.2. All prices quoted are based on information available at the date of quotation and Skip Hire reserves the right to vary prices at any time without notice prior to accepting an order from the Customer.

2.3. The Contract made between Skip Hire and the Customer shall incorporate and be subject to these conditions. No variation to these conditions shall be binding unless agreed in writing between the authorised representatives of the Customer and Skip Hire prior to the date of the Contract.

2.4. Skip Hire reserves the right to make any changes in the specification of the Equipment which are required to conform with any applicable safety or other statutory requirements.

2.5. The term of hire for any Equipment is strictly 7 days, inclusive of the day of delivery. Hire in excess of 7 days is only acceptable with agreement from Skip Hires at the time of ordering. Excess hire without prior agreement will incur additional hire charges of £25+VAT per week.

2.6. Where the hire of Equipment is to a Customer who is an individual and the hire would be covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (as amended), the duration of the hire shall not exceed 3 months. Accordingly, the hire of any Equipment is not covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (as amended).

2.7. Nothing in this Contract shall exclude or limit any statutory rights of the Customer which may not be excluded or limited due to the Customer acting as a Consumer. Any provision which would be void under any Consumer Protection Legislation or other legislation shall, to that extent have no force or effect.

3. Equipment use while on hire where not located on private property

The Customers undertakes with respect to all Equipment delivered by Skip Hire to be placed other than on private property:

3.1.  That they will ensure that at the time of collection there is a clear space at one end of the Equipment of not less than thirty feet to give the vehicle sufficient access to effect collection and removal. In the event that it proves impracticable to deliver or collect Equipment because of inadequate access to the Equipment, the Customer shall be liable to pay Skip Hire the abortive delivery or collection costs incurred at £50+VAT.

4. Warranties given by customer for equipment on hire The Customer warrants:

4.1. That the Customer will take reasonable care of the Equipment and only use it for its proper purpose in a safe and correct manner and will notify Skip Hire immediately after any loss and/or damage to the Equipment.

4.2. That the Customer will take adequate and proper measures to protect the Equipment from theft, damage and /or other risks.

4.3. That the Customer will not continue to use the Equipment where it has been damaged and will notify Skip Hire immediately
if the Equipment is involved in an accident resulting in damage to the Equipment, other property and/or injury to any person.

4.4.  That the Equipment will be returned by the Customer in good working order and condition (fair wear and tear excepted).

4.5. That the waste material to be placed in the Equipment falls within the meaning of prescribed cases under Section 3 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 (hereinafter referred to as the 1974 Act) and Regulation 4 of the Control of Pollution (Licensing of Waste Disposal) Regulation 1976 (hereinafter referred to as the 1976 regulations) and any subsequent Regulations issued by the Secretary of State for the Environment which are in force on the date of the removal of each loaded container; OR

4.6. That the requisite license has been issued under Section 5 of the 1974 Act; AND That the requisite license has been issued under Section 5 of the 1974 Act; AND that the waste material to be removed or disposed of in the Equipment does not come within the definition of Hazardous Waste contained in the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 and The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005.

4.7. That all activities undertaken by the Customer which may be subject to regulation by virtue of any applicable duty of care under Section 34 of The Environmental Protection Act (1990) or otherwise are fully compliant with the legislation and do not detrimentally affect the compliance of Skip Hire with the said legislation or in any way render Skip Hire liable under Section 33 of the said Act or otherwise liable.

4.8. NOT TO LIGHT FIRES in the Equipment nor to burn anything therein.

4.9. Not to place any corrosive acid or noxious substance nor liquid cement or concrete in the Equipment.

4.10. To ensure that the Equipment is not filled above the level of the sides thereof. In the event that Skip Hire are unable to collect
the Equipment owing to overloading of the Equipment, the customer shall pay to Skip Hire the abortive costs of collection incurred
by Skip Hire.

4.11. The following are not permitted in our skips under any circumstances: Hazardous & toxic waste, animal waste, faeces, asbestos, clinical & medical waste, gas cylinders, fluorescent tubes, solvents, liquids, oils.

The following items can only be placed in skips with prior agreement: Food, fridges & freezers, tyres, paint tins, TVs & monitors, carpet, roofing felt.
If you wish to book a skip containing any of these items, please phone us on 01253 693636.

Surcharges will apply where any of these items have been deposited without the prior permission of SB Waste Management Limited or the Owner.

4.12. That if the Equipment is returned in a damaged, unclean and/or defective state (except where due to fair wear and tear), the Customer shall be liable to pay Skip Hire for the cost of any repair and/or cleaning required to return the Equipment to a condition fit for re-hire and the Customer will continue to pay the hire charges until such repairs and/or cleaning have been completed.

4.13. That the Customer will pay to Skip Hire the replacement cost on a new for old basis of Equipment which is lost, stolen and/or damaged beyond economic repair while on hire less the amount paid to Skip Hire under any policy of insurance taken out in accordance with these conditions. The Customer shall further pay to Skip Hire the hire charges for the Equipment until Skip Hire has been paid the amount representing the replacement cost of the Equipment.

5. Indemnities given by Customer in relation to Equipment on hire

The Customer agrees that it shall indemnify Skip Hire in respect of all losses suffered by Skip Hire as a consequence of:

5.1. The Customer requiring Skip Hire or its subcontractors to use Vehicles to deliver or collect the Equipment off road where damage is caused to the Vehicle, to the Equipment or to property of any third party or of the Customer and including damage to road margins and pavements unless the damage is caused by the negligence of the driver of the Vehicle.

5.2. Damage to or loss of the Equipment while on hire to the Customer which shall include damage howsoever caused but excepting fair wear and tear.

5.3. All claims for injuries to persons or damage to property arising out of use of the Equipment while on hire.

5.4.  Any breach of these Conditions by the Customer.

6. Limitation of Liability of Skip Hire

6.1. All warranties, representations, terms, conditions and duties implied by law relating to fitness, quality and/or adequacy are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6.2. If Skip Hire is found to be liable in respect of any loss or damage to the Customers property, the extent of their liability will be limited to the retail cost of replacement of the damaged property.

6.3. Skip Hire shall have no liability to the Customer if any monies due in respect of the hire of Equipment has not been paid in full by the due date for payment.

6.4. The Customer shall give Skip Hire a reasonable opportunity to remedy any matter for which Skip Hire is liable before the Customer incurs any costs and/or expenses in remedying in the matter itself. If the Customer does not do so, Skip Hire shall have no liability to the Customer.

6.5. Skip Hire shall have no liability to the Customer to the extent that the Customer is covered by any policy of insurance arranged as a result of the Contract and the Customer shall ensure that the Customers insurers waive any and all rights of subrogation they may have against Skip Hire.

6.6.  Skip Hire shall have no liability to the Customer for any consequential losses (including loss of profits and /or damage to goodwill), economic and /or other similar losses, special damages and indirect losses or for business interruption, loss of business or loss of opportunity.

6.7.  Skip Hire shall use its best endeavours to ensure the Equipment arrives when the Customer requires delivery. Any approximate times given by Skip Hire are estimates only and Skip Hire shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Equipment howsoever caused. Time for delivery of the Equipment shall not be of the essence unless previously agreed in writing by Skip Hire.

6.8. Skip Hire shall not in any event be liable to the Customer or be deemed to be in breach of the Contract by reason of any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of its obligations in relation to the Contract if the delay or failure is due to any cause beyond Skip Hires reasonable control.

6.9. Nothing in this Contract shall exclude or limit the liability of Skip Hire for death or personal injury due to its negligence or any other liability which it is not permitted to exclude or limit as a matter of law.

6.10. Where Equipment is sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions Restrictions on Statements Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Customer are not affected by these Conditions.

7. Price and Payment

7.1. The price quoted by Skip Hire is exclusive of any taxes (unless stated) and the cost of delivery and any other matters all of which may be charged in addition. In the event of any variation to the order placed by the Customer, Skip Hire shall be entitled to adjust the price to reflect the costs involved and to adjust delivery dates as appropriate.

7.2. Payment for the equipment and all applicable delivery charges is at the time of booking or at the time of delivery.

7.3. Time for payment shall be of the essence of the Contract. If there is any evidence that the Customer is insolvent, then without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of Skip Hire, Skip Hire shall be entitled to:

7.3.1.  Terminate the Contract and/or suspend any further deliveries to the Customer.

7.3.2. Charge the Customer interest (both before and after Judgment) on the amount unpaid at the rate prescribed by the Late Payment of Commercials Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

7.4. In the event that Skip Hire issues legal proceedings for the recovery of debt due to it, the Customer hereby agrees to indemnify Skip Hire in respect of all legal costs incurred with Skip Hire’s solicitors on a solicitor and own client basis.

7.5. Any payment made by the Customer shall be deemed conclusive proof of entitlement to payment for the relevant invoice(s) and shall be treated by the Customer as an admission accordingly.

7.6. If you require us to make an additional transport journey the fee is £50 plus VAT.

7A. Cancellation and Refund

7A.1. We reserve the right to charge for all costs incurred as a result of a cancellation:

• A booking cancellation fee of £25 plus VAT will be applicable to cover our administrative and lost opportunity cost.
• A wasted journey fee of £50 plus VAT will be applicable to cover our transport costs if you cancel on the arranged delivery day.

7A.2.  If you cancel an order and you have made payments in advance we will refund those amounts to you, minus any fees stated in 7A.1.

8. Termination by Notice

8.1.  If the period of hire has a fixed duration neither the Customer nor Skip Hire shall be entitled to terminate the Contract before the expiry of that fixed period unless agreed with the other party.

8.2.  If the period of hire does not have a fixed duration either the Customer or Skip Hire is entitled to terminate the Contract upon giving to the other party any agreed period of notice.

8.3. If no period of notice has been agreed or specified, the Customer or Skip Hire shall be entitled to terminate the hire of the Equipment by giving not less than 3 days’ notice in writing to the other party.

9. Default

If the Customer:

9.1.  Fails to make any payment to Skip Hire when due.

9.2. Breaches the terms of the Contract and, where the breach is capable of remedy, has not remedied the breach within 14 days of receiving notice requiring the breach to be remedied.

9.3. Persistently breaches the terms of the Contract.

9.4. Provides incomplete, materially inaccurate or misleading facts and/or information in connection with the Contract

9.5.  Pledges, charges or creates any form of security over any Equipment on hire or ceases or threatens to cease to carry on business or proposes to compound with its Creditors, applies for a interim moratorium in respect of claims and/or proceedings or has a Bankruptcy Petition presented against it, or being a company, enters into Voluntary or Compulsory Liquidation, has a Receiver, Administrator or Administrative Receiver appointed over all or any of its assets, any Attachment Order is made against the Customer or any distress execution or other legal process is levied on any property of the Customer.

9.6.  Appears reasonably to Skip Hire to be about to suffer any of the above events. Then Skip Hire shall have the right without prejudice to any other remedies to exercise any or all of the rights set out in Clause 9.8 below.

9.7.  If any of the events set out in Clauses 9.1 – 9.6 inclusive occur in relation to the Customer, then:

9.7.1.  Skip Hire may enter, without prior notice any premises of the Customer (or premises of third parties with their consent) where Equipment on hire is located and repossess the Equipment.

9.7.2.  Skip Hire may withhold further performance of the Contract.

9.7.3.  Skip Hire may cancel, terminate and/or suspend without liability to the Customer the Contract and /or any other Contract with the Customer.

9.7.4.  All monies owed by the Customer to Skip Hire shall immediately become due and payable.

9.7.5.  Any repossession of Equipment on hire shall not affect Skip Hires right to recover from the Customer any monies due under the Contract and/or any damages in respect of any prior breach.

9.8.  Upon termination of the Contract the Customer shall immediately return Equipment to Skip Hire or make the Equipment
available for collection by Skip Hire and shall pay all arrears for hire charges and any other sums payable under the Contract.

10. Risk and Title to Equipment

10.1.  Risk in the Equipment will pass immediately to the Customer when they leave the physical possession or control of Skip Hire or their agent.

10.2. Risk in the Equipment hired will not pass back to Skip Hire from the Customer until the Equipment is back in the physical
possession of Skip Hire or its agent. This shall apply even if Skip Hire has agreed to cease charging for the hire of the Equipment.

10.3.  Title in the Equipment hired remains at all times with the Owner. The Customer has no right, title or interest in the Equipment except that it is hired to the Customer.

10.4.  The Customer must not deal with the title or any interest in the Equipment hired. This includes but is not limited to selling, assigning, mortgaging, pledging, charging, securing, hiring, exercising a lien and/or lending.

10.5.  Skip Hire may provide insurance in respect of the Equipment hired at additional cost to the Customer. Alternatively, Skip Hire may require the Customer to ensure that the Equipment on such reasonable terms and for such responsible risk as Skip Hire may specify. The proceeds of any such insurance shall be held by the Customer in trust for Skip Hire and be paid to Skip Hire on demand. The Customer must not compromise any claim in respect of the Equipment and/or any associated insurance without the written consent of Skip Hire.

11. General

11.1. If any term or provision in these conditions shall be held to be illegal or unenforceable in whole or in part under any enactment or rule of law, such term or provision or part shall to that extent be deemed not to form part of these Conditions but the validity and enforceability of the remainder of these Conditions shall not be affected.

11.2. The waiver by or failure of Skip Hire in insisting in any one or more cases upon the performance of any provision of these Conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of Skip Hires rights to future performance of such provisions and the Customers obligations in respect of future performance shall continue in full force and effect.

11.3. The Contract shall be governed by the Laws of England and the Customer and Skip Hire hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

11.4. In any legal proceedings between Skip Hire and the Customer the Certificate of the duly authorised representative of Skip Hire as to date of delivery of the Equipment and the date of its collection by Skip Hire or their Agent shall be conclusive evidence of the facts stated therein.