By accepting delivery, you are accepting the following Terms & Conditions:
1) The following Hazardous and Special Wastes cannot be accepted without prior agreement and may incur an additional charge. This includes, but is not limited to: Asbestos – Batteries, Including Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries & Vapes – Clinical Waste – Corrosive Substances – Creosote / Creosote Treated Products (Telegraph Poles, Railway Sleepers)– Expanding Foam Aerosol – Faeces (Animal Or Human) – Fire Extinguishers – Fluorescent Tube Lighting – Food Waste – Freezers – Fridges – Froth Pak – Japanese Knotweed – Liquids – Mattresses – Nappies – Oily Wastes – Oversize Concrete – Paint – PC Monitors – Laptops – Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating Containing POPs (See Clause 2 Below) – Printers – Pressurised Containers – Ragwort – Rubber Tracks – Televisions – Tree Stumps, Roots & Root Balls – Tyres – Discarded COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health) Containers With Hazard Labels – Tarmac and Bituminous Mixtures – Fire Damaged/Burnt Waste
2) Waste upholstered domestic seating contain POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) and as such, must not be mixed with general waste. These items must be kept separate from general waste by either bagging small items separately within a skip for an additional charge, or large items being collected separately. The list includes but is not limited to:
Armchairs – Bean Bags – Futons – Floor & Sofa Cushions – Office Chairs – Kitchen & Dining Chairs – Sofas & Sofa Beds – Stools & Foot Stools – Car Seats – Highchairs – Pet Beds.
3) Asbestos can only be disposed of with prior notification and authority from the Environment Agency. Asbestos placed with general waste contaminates the entire load and will be rejected and all costs incurred will be passed on to the Hirer.
4) To comply with the 2009 Plasterboard Regulations, plasterboard must be bagged in strong rubble sacks or 1 tonne ‘builders’ bags’ (not black bags) and kept separate from other waste. A maximum of one 1 cubic yard bag will be accepted as part of a mixed waste load at no extra charge providing the skip is still a level load. Any bags of plasterboard
removed surplus to a full, level skip will be subject to additional charges. A Sorting Charge will apply if plasterboard is mixed with other waste.
5) WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) must be kept separate in a separate bag and may incur additional charges.
6) Skips must be booked for collection within 21 days of delivery. The Hirer is responsible for the off-hire of the skip when it is ready for collection. Bucks Recycling reserves the right to collect any skip or container over its 21-day hire period without notice or sooner if it is full.
7) Skips containing the following waste will be subject to a tonnage charge in addition to the normal skip hire price if the filled skip weighs in excess of 1 tonne:
Astroturf/Faux Grass – Black Bag Waste – Farm Plastic – Roofing Felt / Batons – Flood Damaged Waste – Laminate/Vinyl Flooring – Rubber Matting/Tiles/Chips – Textiles including Carpets & Underlay
8) The Hirer retains ownership of the waste until paid for in full and is responsible for all materials placed in the skip, including any unauthorised or fly-tipped waste deposited by third parties. The Hirer shall be liable for any additional costs incurred by the Company as a result of such waste, including but not limited to sorting, removal, disposal, and any fines or enforcement action from regulatory authorities. The Hirer is advised to take reasonable steps to prevent
unauthorised use of the skip, including covering the skip when not in use and ensuring it is located securely on private property.
9) Skips must not be used for concrete washout or disposal of wet concrete. The use of skips for concrete washout can cause significant damage, contamination, or increased wear to the skip. Should any such use occur without prior authorisation, the Hirer shall be fully liable for all costs incurred by the Company in cleaning, repairing, or, if necessary, replacing the skip. The Hirer further agrees to indemnify the Company against any associated losses or damages resulting from such unauthorised use.
10) LEVEL LOADS ONLY. Boards or other materials should not be used to increase the size of the container. Overloaded skips are dangerous loads and cannot be transported on the Public Highway under the Road Traffic Act 1988. HGV drivers have a legal right to refuse collection of any skip that they deem to be overloaded or unsafe for transport. This includes skips that exceed the fill line, contain prohibited materials, or present any risk to health, safety, or compliance with transport regulations. In the event of a refusal, the Hirer will be responsible for rectifying the issue (e.g., removing excess waste) and may be liable for any additional costs incurred, including wasted journey charges or rebooking fees. The skip will not be collected until it is deemed safe and compliant by the driver.
11) It is illegal to burn waste. Strictly no fires in containers. The Hirer is responsible for any damage caused because of a fire and will be liable for the cost of a replacement skip. Fire weakens the steel and would, therefore render the skip unsafe for future hire.
12) Ash residue, incinerator bottom ash or any residue from burning waste is hazardous material and must be removed by a licensed hazardous waste carrier.
13) All skips must be placed entirely on private property at all times. Under no circumstances may a skip be positioned on any area that can be classed as part of the public highway, including but not limited to grass verges, pavements, parking bays, or the road itself. The Hirer is solely responsible for ensuring proper placement of the skip, and any fines, penalties, charges, or legal actions arising from a breach of the Highways Act 1980 or any other applicable legislation resulting from incorrect placement of the skip shall be the full responsibility of the Hirer, who agrees to indemnify the Company against any such liabilities.
14) Waiting time charges will be incurred if the driver is kept on site longer than 20 minutes to Deliver, Exchange, Collect or 30 minutes to complete a Wait & Load. Wasted Journeys will incur a charge.
15) It is the Hirer’s responsibility to protect property from potential damage. Damage may occur if the site surface/driveway cannot withstand 18 tonnes of weight or if there are obstacles in the path of the vehicle including scaffolding, materials, plant or vehicles. Bucks Recycling is not liable for any damage caused by the weight placed in a skip nor for items in the path of the vehicle/skip.
16) Following a customer’s request to call our vehicle off the Public Highway on to their private property, it is the Hirer’s responsibility to protect low cables, manhole covers, flower-pots, overhanging trees and anything else in the path of the HGV called on site to deliver/collect a skip or roll on off. Bucks Recycling accepts no responsibility for damage
caused to property or services above or below the ground. The Hirer must advise Bucks Recycling of overhead cables, manhole covers, and other hazards that may be hidden/not visible to the driver.
17) In the event of damage, please report it in writing within 48 hours of the incident to: [email protected]
18) The Hirer is responsible for damage or loss, including theft, incurred to skips on hire. This includes bending/breaking caused by lifting with plant, graffiti, or damage caused through moving the skip. The hirer is responsible for any costs incurred to repair or replace a damaged skip.
19) Enclosed containers are designed for light, bagged waste only and must not be filled so that the lid cannot be secured or in such a way as the waste becomes difficult to tip out. Additional charges will be levied to cover additional tipping and processing costs. Any damage caused to Enclosed containers will be payable by the hirer.
20) Skips must not be re-positioned after delivery as this can increase the risk of damage when removing the skip (If it is placed too close to a building, a wall or scaffolding, for example).
21) Customers are prohibited from assisting the driver for Health and Safety reasons.
22) Cancelled orders will incur a minimum £10 administrative charge if a refund is made.