1. Contract Details

1.1 Parties to the Contract

This contract is for the provision of waste equipment and waste services. The parties are:

i. The Hirer and, where the hirer is not an individual acting in person, the Signatory at the point of delivery.

ii. A&S Skips
(A division of A&S Development (Redditch) Ltd)
Company Registration No: 6519473
Broker and Carrier of Controlled Waste No: CBDU169207
Registered Office:
Millfield Farm, Pumphouse Lane, Webheath, Redditch, B97 5PH

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1.2 Definition of Waste

“Waste” means all waste as described by the hirer and agreed by A&S Skips to be removed from the hirer’s site.

The following are excluded:

i. Substances hazardous to health, including toxic or corrosive materials or liquids.
ii. Any liquids of any kind, whether contained or not.
iii. Cans, drums, or other containers unless empty or crushed and incapable of carrying liquid.
iv. Medical waste or animal carcasses of any kind.
v. Any unsuitable materials, including (but not limited to):

• Malodorous waste

• Asbestos

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Duty of Care (Environment Protection Act 1990)

Section 34(1) of the Environment Protection Act 1990 requires that a description of the waste be provided.

This description must:

• Give sufficient information to prevent mismanagement of waste

• Be supplied at the time of booking each skip

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1.3 Application of Terms

These terms and conditions apply to all equipment hire between A&S Skips and the hirer.

They may only be overridden by written agreement.

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1.4 Acceptance of Terms

Acceptance of equipment on site, or delivery in accordance with instructions, signifies acceptance of these terms unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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1.5 Termination

A&S Skips may terminate the contract and repossess equipment without affecting its right to:

• Recover monies due

• Claim damages

• Pursue other legal remedies

This applies where the hirer:

• Is in breach of contract, or

• Is subject to insolvency or liquidation proceedings

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1.6 Consumer Rights

Where the hirer acts as a consumer, these terms do not affect statutory rights.

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2. Use of Equipment on Site

2.1 Legal Compliance

The hirer must comply with all applicable:

• Statutory enactments

• Regulations

• Local authority by-laws

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2.2 The Hirer Must Not

The hirer shall not:

i. Place anything in the equipment other than waste.

ii. Overload the equipment.
Under Section 34 of the Environment Act 1990, waste producers must prevent escape of waste.

Therefore:

• Equipment must not exceed maximum capacity

• Skips must not be filled above side height

• Transporting overloaded skips is illegal

iii. Set fire to the contents.

iv. Interfere with any equipment mechanism.

v. Add paint, signage, lettering, or advertising.

vi. Remove, deface, or conceal ownership markings, and must allow access for inspection or repair.

vii. Move the equipment from its delivery location by any means.

viii. Hold A&S Skips liable for damage or injury when skips are placed on site (e.g. driveways, gardens).

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3. Hire Charges

3.1 Duration of Hire

Hire duration must not exceed the agreed period unless permission is granted.

Extended hire will be charged at the subsequent weekly rate.

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3.2 Delivery Attendance

A maximum of 20 minutes attendance by the delivery vehicle is included.

Additional time will be charged.

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4. Account Holders

4.1 Payment Terms

Account holders have 30 days to pay for equipment use.

Late payments will incur interest:

• 8% above the Late Payment Reference Rate

• Calculated daily