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In these Terms and Conditions:
These Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts for skip hire, waste disposal, or material delivery with the Owner, including bookings made through the Liverpool Skips websites (liverpoolskips.com and liverpoolskips.co.uk).
The booking, instruction to deliver, or use of the skip (including placing any object in it) by the Hirer or anyone acting on their behalf, whichever is earliest, indicates acceptance of these conditions.
The Owner may collect the skip without notice if these terms are breached.
No signature is required on delivery or collection documentation for these terms to apply.
These terms may not be altered unless authorised in writing by the Owner.
The Owner will use reasonable efforts to meet the Hirer’s requirements but is not liable for delays, failures, or losses due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including:
The Hirer’s attention is drawn to the limitations of liability in clauses 12, 13, 14, and 15 of the Skip Hire section.
When a booking is made through a third-party booking service, the third-party booker is considered the Hirer and is responsible for complying with all obligations under these Terms and Conditions, including ensuring that any person acting on their behalf on-site (e.g., end customer or site manager) complies with requirements for skip placement, permissions, and safety.
The Owner is not responsible for pricing or additional fees set by third-party booking services. For the best rates and to ensure compliance, book directly with OB Skips & Recycling Ltd via liverpoolskips.com or liverpoolskips.co.uk.
This document (plus any written amendments) is the complete agreement and supersedes prior representations. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.
All claims must be made within 30 days of the event.
The Owner may revise terms, fees, and compliance requirements to reflect new regulations, effective upon notice or publication. The version in effect at hire governs.
Once a skip booking is confirmed, the Hirer must cancel the booking at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled delivery time. Failure to cancel within this period may result in a wasted journey charge, at the Owner’s discretion, to cover costs incurred due to the cancellation.
1.1. Skips will be delivered to the nearest accessible point on the public highway unless otherwise directed by the Hirer.
1.2. If the Hirer or their agent directs the Driver to deposit or pick up a skip on a Site off the public highway, including on driveways, private land, or surfaces such as block paving, slabbed driveways, soft ground, or unlevel ground, the Hirer accepts full responsibility for any damage to the property or surface caused by the skip’s placement, delivery, or removal. Such placement is at the Hirer’s sole risk and is not recommended due to the potential for damage.
1.3. The Hirer is advised to protect paving slabs, manhole covers, and other protective or superficial covers, as the Owner does not provide protective boards.
1.4. Drivers are instructed not to drive over footpaths, drives, grass verges, or other soft or landscaped ground. If the Hirer or their agent directs the Driver to do so and damage occurs (except for death or personal injury due to the Owner’s negligence), the Owner is not liable, and the Hirer is responsible for any damage to the Vehicle, skip, or third-party property.
1.5. Vehicle access requirements: minimum entrance width of 3.1m, height of 3.9m, surface capable of withstanding 32 tonnes, and adequate turning/manoeuvring space. The Hirer is responsible for any damage caused by inadequate access. The Hirer or their agent shall direct the Driver where to deposit or collect the skip, and the Driver acts as the Hirer’s agent for this purpose.
2.1. Drivers are instructed not to lift skips over walls, fences, or other barriers or obstructions, nor to place skips onto raised embankments.
2.2. If the Hirer or their agent directs the Driver to lift a skip over any barrier or obstruction or to place it on a raised embankment, the Hirer accepts full responsibility for any damage to the barrier, obstruction, property, Vehicle, or skip caused by this action. Such delivery is at the Hirer’s sole risk and is not recommended due to the potential for damage. The Owner is not liable for any damage caused (except for death or personal injury due to the Owner’s negligence), and the Hirer will compensate the Owner for any damage to the Vehicle or skip.
3.1. The Hirer shall ensure that all permissions required before the skip can lawfully be deposited on the Site, other than skip permits under the Highways Act 1980 for placement on a public highway or in a Controlled Parking Zone (e.g., yellow lines, pay-and-display bays), such as permissions for placement on private land (e.g., landowner consent), have been obtained before directing the Driver to deposit the skip. The Owner will arrange all skip permits for public highways, with the cost of the initial 7-day permit included in the hire agreement and payable by the Hirer at booking.
3.2. Permits are valid for 7 days. The Hirer must contact the Owner to request permit extensions if the skip is kept beyond 7 days or to arrange collection before the 7th day. The Owner will arrange permit renewals, with the Hirer responsible for paying the additional permit costs. Failure to notify the Owner or pay for renewals may result in the Owner collecting the skip to avoid permit violations, and the Hirer will be responsible for any additional charges, penalties, or costs incurred.
3.3. For skips on a public highway, the Owner will provide a skip light attached to the skip. The Hirer must:
3.4. Failure to comply with safety requirements (e.g., lighting, markings, cones) may result in fines of £1,000 or more, for which the Hirer is responsible.
4.1. The standard hire period is 7 days unless otherwise agreed. The Hirer must notify the Owner when the skip is ready for collection. Failure to do so may result in unannounced collection and/or additional rental charges.
4.2. Extensions require prior agreement and may incur additional fees. The Owner aims to collect skips within the agreed timeframe but may require an additional 1–2 days during busy periods. For urgent collections, the Hirer must notify the Owner in advance.
4.3. The Owner may collect a fully loaded skip before the hire period ends or reposition/remove it if required by a highway authority or constable under section 140 of the Highways Act 1980.
5.1. Non-account customers: Payment is due prior to or on delivery unless otherwise agreed. Skips will not be collected until payment is received in full. All charges include VAT at the applicable rate.
5.2. Account customers: Payment is due within 30 days from the end of the month of service, subject to approved credit accounts. Overdue payments may incur interest at 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, plus recovery costs. The Owner may withhold collection or cancel orders for overdue accounts. The Hirer shall under no circumstances be entitled to withhold payment.
5.3. The Owner reserves the right to require payment before delivery if the Hirer’s credit is unsatisfactory or payments are overdue.
From delivery until collection, the Hirer must:
The Hirer warrants compliance with all applicable legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Waste Regulations, Highways Act 1980, and local bylaws, and must accurately describe waste at booking.
7.1. The following items are prohibited in skips unless prior arrangement is made with the Owner (subject to additional charges):
7.2. Non-recyclable materials (e.g., rubber, roofing felt, mattresses, bird droppings, artificial grass/astro turf, plastic flooring) will incur additional charges, calculated by weight (minimum 1 tonne). The Hirer shall indemnify the Owner for any surcharges or costs incurred due to the disposal of prohibited or hazardous waste.
7.3. Skips containing prohibited items will not be collected until such items are removed by the Hirer. If unauthorized waste is found, the Owner will:
7.4. Waste becomes the Owner’s property upon acceptance of the transfer note, except for unauthorized waste, which remains the responsibility of the Hirer or, if applicable, any third-party waste producer or transporter involved.
8.1. The Hirer must ensure all waste placed in the skip complies with UK regulations, including separating recyclable materials such as glass, metal, plastic, paper, card, and food waste, where applicable, in accordance with the Simpler Recycling reforms.
8.2. Businesses with 10 or more full-time equivalent employees must arrange separate collection of recyclable waste by March 31, 2025, while micro-firms (fewer than 10 employees) must comply by March 31, 2027.
8.3. The Owner reserves the right to refuse collection or charge additional fees for non-compliant waste, including mixed waste that does not meet separation requirements.
8.4. The Hirer must ensure waste is properly separated and labelled to facilitate compliance with the Owner’s duty of care obligations.
9.1. The Hirer must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, ensuring the skip and surrounding area are safe and tidy.
9.2. The Hirer is responsible for safeguarding the skip and preventing unauthorized access or misuse. The Hirer is encouraged to use skip covers or lockable skips to prevent fly-tipping, for which the Hirer remains liable.
10.1. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Owner will dispose of the skip’s contents in compliance with applicable regulations.
10.2. The Hirer is responsible for ensuring only permitted waste is placed in the skip.
11.1. The Owner is not liable for delays, failures, or losses caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to labour disputes, accidents, equipment failure, fire, flood, or acts of God.
11.2. The Owner is not liable for any damage caused whilst the Vehicle or skip is off the public highway or lifted over barriers or obstructions at the Hirer’s direction (except for death or personal injury due to the Owner’s negligence). Such placement or delivery is at the Hirer’s sole risk and is not recommended due to the potential for damage. The Hirer will compensate the Owner for any damage to the Vehicle or skip caused by such placement or delivery.
11.3. The Owner is not liable for accidents or injuries arising from improper use of the skip, including drop doors, except where caused by the Owner’s negligence.
12.1. The Owner is not liable for any damage to property (e.g., pavements, driveways, block paving, slabbed driveways, soft or unlevel ground, walls, fences, or other barriers or obstructions) caused whilst the Vehicle or skip is off the public highway or lifted over barriers or obstructions at the Hirer’s direction (except for death or personal injury due to the Owner’s negligence). Such placement or delivery is at the Hirer’s sole risk and is not recommended due to the potential for damage. The Hirer will compensate the Owner for any damage to the Vehicle or skip caused by such placement or delivery.
12.2. The Hirer shall keep the Owner indemnified against any claim, demand, or penalty arising out of the presence or use of the skip, including damage to third-party property or the Owner’s Vehicle or skip, and any claim or demand which could not have been made had the Driver not been directed off the public highway or to lift the skip over barriers or obstructions (except for death or personal injury due to the Owner’s negligence).
12.3. The Owner is not liable for delays, losses, or damages due to the Hirer’s failure to provide adequate access, permissions, or safe loading conditions. Failure to provide adequate access may result in additional charges, including but not limited to a wasted journey charge, at the Owner’s discretion, to cover costs incurred.
12.4. In the event of damage to property during the hire period, the Owner reserves the right to appoint its own contractors to carry out necessary repairs. The Hirer shall not engage third-party contractors without prior written consent from the Owner. However, if the Owner permits, the Hirer may obtain at least three written quotes from reputable contractors for the necessary repairs. The Hirer shall submit these quotes to the Owner for approval. The Owner reserves the right to select the most appropriate contractor and approve the repair costs.
13.1. The Owner reserves the right to refuse service or collection if these terms are breached or if the skip poses a safety or legal risk.
13.2. The Hirer warrants compliance with all applicable legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Waste Regulations, Highways Act 1980, and local bylaws.
13.3. These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and disputes will be resolved exclusively in those courts.
14.1. Once a skip booking is confirmed, the Hirer must cancel the booking at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled delivery time.
14.2. Failure to cancel within this period may result in a wasted journey charge, at the Owner’s discretion, to cover costs incurred due to the cancellation.
Liverpool Skips
33a Cheadle Avenue, Old Swan, Liverpool, UK