Terms & Conditions

You must read and understand the terms and conditions listed below and hereby agree to be bound by them whilst the skip is on hire to you/ your company.

1) Drivers are instructed not to drive on footpaths/ driveways /grass verges etc. Should the customer request the driver to do so, and damage is caused to the ground, trees, buildings etc. No responsibility will be taken by CENTRAL (BIRMINGHAM) SKIPS LTD should damage be caused to our vehicle we reserve the right to hold the customer responsible.

2) The hire period is for 7 Days overall unless otherwise agreed. i.e. a minimum of 6 clear days on site, CENTRAL (BIRMINGHAM) Skips Ltd reserves the right to remove the skip without warning at any time from the 7th day, regardless of whether or not the skip has been filled,

3) The customer Is responsible for the skip whilst it is on hire to them. In the event of theft or damage to the skip, the customer shall reimburse Central Birmingham Skips Ltd In respect of any loss as a result. It Is also the customer’s responsibility for the duration of the hire in respect of injury to all persons and third-party claims of any nature.

4) Central Birmingham Skips Ltd will apply to the local council for all necessary permits in order to place a container on the highway, traffic cones and/or lights where necessary will be placed by/on the container. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure where possible that these items, in addition to the container are in good working order and are not interfered with.

5) The local council can be demand that we remove the skip from the public highway immediately. In which case, we have no other option but to do so.

6) The container should be loaded in a safe manor with no protruding objects to the side. The container should not be loaded above the load marks or above the container height. This includes the use of boards to ‘build the slides up’. Over loading may result in the excess load being removed or an excess charge being applied. If a skip is overloaded, our drivers reserve the right to refuse to collect the skip until it is made safe for road transport.

7) Once the skip has been delivered, the skip must not be moved from its location. Doing so may prevent the driver from being able to safely collect the skip when it is full.

8) It is important to note that some types of waste cannot be thrown into a general waste skip these are deemed as hazardous waste. The table below is a list of common waste streams that are suitable for a general waste skip, and those that are not

Hazardous Wastes

• Asbestos
• Fridges/Freezers
• Air conditioning units
• All electrical appliances
• Tyres
• Batteries
• Fluorescent light tubes
• Paints (inc. residues inside paint tins)
• Aerosols and gas cannisters
• Liquids
• Food waste
• Oil, fuel and other automotive fluids

9) WARNING:The driver may refuse to collect a container loaded with hazardous material as detailed in (8) above or not complying with the term(details above). Should the driver have a wasted journey as a result of this a £40 charge may be levied. A Charge of £40 minimum will be made fortheoverloading of the skip

10) Central Birmingham Skips Ltd shall not be liable for any subsequentialexpense, liability, loss or claim proceeding whatsoever caused by or arising from late delivery/collection, non-delivery, breakdown or stoppage of any kind.

Refund Policy

This describes how we calculate refunds and outlines our policy. Our refunds policy does not affect your statutory rights.

One clear working days’ notice is required to terminate the hiring of the skip.

Orders cancelled by 10.00am on the working day prior to scheduled delivery date will be refunded in full. Order cancellation must be confirmed by email with our sales office.

Sales Office: 0121 7163800
Email: info@centralbirminghamskiphire.co.uk

Orders cancelled after 10.00am on the working day prior to scheduled delivery date will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee of the hire price.

Skip road licence fees paid to the appropriate Councils will be non-refundable.

No refund will be payable once the skip has been delivered to the scheduled address.

Payment will be refunded to the customer’s credit/debit card 5-10 days from cancellation of the order date.