Terms and Conditions

We would remind Hirers that our plant is hired out under the CPA Model Conditions for the hiring of plant and for the purpose of the Hire of Containers and Skips, the following company supplementary conditions will also apply to commercial and domestic:

1. The Hirer shall direct the driver on the container/skip transport vehicle where to deposit or pick up the container/skip. The Hirer shall not move the container from the site without the consent of the Owner.
2. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to ensure that all permissions required before the container/skip can lawfully be deposited on the site, including the permission required by the Highways Act 1980, have been or will be obtained before the Hirer direct the Driver to deposit the container/skip.
3. The Hirer shall ensure that;
   1. The container/skip is properly sited in accordance with their instruction and the permission given.
   2. The container is not overloaded beyond its rated capacity.
   3. The level of the material loaded into the container/skip does not exceed the level of the sides of the container/skip.
   4. The existing side of the container are not to be increased by the use of boards or other materials in order to increase the volume of the loading space. e. The container/skip is loaded in such a way and with such materials to enable it to be safely lifted and its contents transported without risk to other road users.
   5. Materials are not burned in the container/skip.
4. The Hirer is reminded of their responsibilities under clause 13 of the Model Conditions and, in particular;
   1. Any damage to property arising from delivery or collection of the container/skip shall be the responsibility of the Hirer.
   2. The Hirer shall be responsible for the loss of or damage to the container/skip during the hire period unless such loss or damage occurs through negligent driving on the part of the Owners Driver.
5. The Hirer shall ensure that no poisonous or hazardous waste to which the control of pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1980 SI 1980 No. 1709 (or subsequent amendments) apply will be placed in the container unless prior notification in accordance with the Regulations has been made.
6. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, title of the contents of the container/skip passes to the Owner when the container/skip leaves the Hire’s premises or firm and the Owner undertakes to dispose of the contents of the container/skip.
7. The Hirer is reminded that where the container/skip is sited on the public highway it is their responsibility to ensure that the container/skip is properly lighted and coned during the hours of darkness and unsatisfactory visibility in accordance with the provision of the Highways Act 1980 and the Local Authority Conditions or Permission for placing container/skips on the highway.
8. No asbestos, batteries, gas cylinders, free flowing fluids, are to be placed in any container / skip.
9. No fridges/freezers, mattresses, upholstered furniture or tyres are to be placed in any container/skip without prior agreement
10. The hire period for containers/skips is 14 days unless otherwise agreed to enter the chargeable rental agreement. The Owner may collect after 14 days without notice at their discretion.
11. Any jobs booked that cannot be completed due to no fault of Banks Skip Hire Ltd will be charged a wasted journey charge.