1. General

These Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts for the hire of skips and waste management services entered into by Hungry Skips Ltd (Company No. 14302136), trading as Hungry Waste (“the Company”), and the customer (“the Hirer”). By placing an order, the Hirer accepts these terms in full.

2. Delivery and Access

2.1 The Company will make every effort to deliver the skip on the agreed date. However, time is not of the essence, and the Company shall not be liable for any delays caused by circumstances beyond its control.

2.2 The Hirer must ensure that there is safe and adequate access for the delivery vehicle. The Company’s drivers have the final say on whether a location is safe to access.

2.3 The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused to driveways, pavements, grass verges, manhole covers, or any other property during the delivery or collection of the skip, provided the driver has acted with reasonable care. The Hirer is advised to place protective boards down prior to delivery.

3. Skip Placement and Permits

3.1 If the skip is to be placed on a public highway, pavement, or grass verge, a permit from the local council is legally required.

3.2 The Company can arrange this permit on behalf of the Hirer for an additional fee. The Hirer must not request delivery to a public highway without a valid permit in place.

3.3 The Hirer is responsible for ensuring the skip is properly lit and coned during the hours of darkness if placed on a public highway, in accordance with council regulations.

4. Use of the Skip

4.1 The skip must only be filled to a “level load” (i.e., waste must not exceed the height of the skip’s sides). The Company reserves the right to refuse collection of an overloaded skip or to remove excess waste at the Hirer’s expense.

4.2 The Hirer must not move the skip once it has been placed by the driver.

4.3 The following items are strictly prohibited and must NOT be placed in the skip: Asbestos, fridges, freezers, televisions, computer monitors, tyres, batteries, paint, solvents, gas cylinders, medical waste, and any other hazardous or toxic materials.

4.4 Plasterboard must be kept separate from mixed waste and bagged appropriately.

4.5 If prohibited items are found in the skip, the Company reserves the right to return the items to the Hirer or charge an additional specialist disposal fee.

5. Hire Period and Collection

5.1 The standard hire period is 14 days unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.2 The Company may collect the skip at any time after the 14-day period without prior notice.

5.3 If the Hirer requires the skip for longer than 14 days, they must contact the Company to arrange an extension, which may incur additional charges.

6. Payment and Trade Accounts

6.1 For non-account customers, payment must be made in full at the time of booking.

6.2 For approved Trade Account customers, payment terms are strictly 30 days from the date of invoice.

6.3 The Company reserves the right to charge interest on late payments in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.

7. Liability

7.1 The Hirer is responsible for the skip while it is in their possession. The Hirer shall indemnify the Company against any loss, damage, or injury caused by the skip or its contents during the hire period.

7.2 The Company shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from the hire of the skip.

8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.