CONDITIONS OF HIRE

SB Waste Management Limited (t/a Baguley’s Skip Hire)
Roseway, Chapel Road, Blackpool, FY4 5HU


1. Definitions

1.1 “Customer” means the person or business hiring Equipment.
1.2 “Company” means SB Waste Management Limited t/a Baguley’s Skip Hire.
1.3 “Equipment” means any skip, container, RORO or related item supplied.
1.4 “Site” means the delivery location specified by the Customer.
1.5 “Vehicle” means any vehicle used by the Company or its subcontractors.
1.6 “Contract” means the agreement between the Customer and the Company.


2. Basis of Contract

2.1 All orders are subject to these Conditions.
2.2 Quotations are estimates only and not binding until accepted by the Company.
2.3 Prices may change prior to order acceptance.
2.4 The Company may substitute Equipment where necessary.
2.5 Standard hire period is 7 days (including delivery day) unless agreed otherwise.
2.6 Additional hire beyond 7 days will be charged at £30 (including VAT) per week or part thereof.
2.7 Nothing in these Conditions affects statutory consumer rights.


3. Delivery, Access and Collection

3.1 The Customer must ensure safe and suitable access for delivery and collection.
3.2 A clear space of at least 30 feet must be available for delivery and collection.
3.3 Where delivery or collection cannot be completed due to customer-related access issues, and the Vehicle has been dispatched, a £80 (including VAT) wasted journey charge will apply.
3.4 The Company is not responsible for damage to surfaces (including driveways, paving, or soft ground) unless caused by proven negligence.
3.5 Delivery times are estimates only and not guaranteed.


4. Use of Equipment

The Customer agrees:

4.1 To use the Equipment safely and for its intended purpose only.
4.2 Not to overload or fill above the level of the sides.
4.3 Not to light fires or burn materials in the Equipment.
4.4 Not to place prohibited waste in the Equipment.
4.5 To comply with all relevant waste legislation, including duty of care obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Prohibited Waste Includes:

  • Hazardous or toxic waste
  • Asbestos
  • Chemicals, solvents, oils, liquids
  • Gas cylinders
  • Clinical or medical waste

Items requiring prior agreement (charges may apply):

  • Fridges/freezers
  • Tyres
  • TVs/monitors
  • Paint
  • Carpets
  • Roofing felt
  • Food waste

4.6 Additional charges will apply where prohibited or chargeable waste is included.


5. Responsibility for Equipment

5.1 Equipment remains the property of the Company at all times.
5.2 The Customer is responsible for loss, theft or damage while on hire.
5.3 The Customer must pay repair or replacement costs where necessary.
5.4 Hire charges continue until Equipment is returned or recovered.


6. Placement and Risk

6.1 Where the Customer requests placement off-road or over obstacles (including fences, walls, lawns, driveways or similar), this is done at the Customer’s risk.
6.2 The Customer accepts responsibility for any resulting damage unless caused by proven negligence by the Company.


7. Charges and Payment

7.1 Payment is due at the time of booking unless agreed otherwise.
7.2 Additional transport journeys requested by the Customer will be charged at £80 (including VAT).
7.3 Late payments may incur interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.


7A. Cancellation and Refund Policy

7A.1 Cancellations may incur the following charges:

  • More than 24 hours before delivery: £30 (including VAT) administration fee may apply
  • Within 24 hours of delivery: £30 (including VAT) cancellation fee applies
  • On the day of delivery, after the Vehicle has been dispatched, or where delivery/collection cannot be completed due to customer-related access issues:
    👉 £80 (including VAT) wasted journey charge applies

7A.2 These charges reflect transport, driver time, operational costs, and loss of booking opportunity.

7A.3 Any refunds will be processed less applicable charges.


8. Liability

8.1 The Company will not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Loss of profits or business interruption
  • Delays outside its control

8.2 Nothing in these Conditions excludes liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Any liability which cannot legally be excluded

9. Termination

9.1 The Company may terminate the Contract if the Customer:

  • Fails to pay
  • Breaches these Conditions
  • Becomes insolvent

9.2 Upon termination, all outstanding amounts become immediately payable.


10. Risk and Ownership

10.1 Risk passes to the Customer upon delivery.
10.2 Risk returns to the Company upon collection.
10.3 Ownership of Equipment remains with the Company at all times.


11. General

11.1 If any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.
11.2 Failure to enforce any term does not waive future rights.
11.3 This Contract is governed by the laws of England and Wales.