When you are ready to hire a skip for whatever reasons you have need of such you must study the terms and conditions. The onus rests on you to make sure that you fully understand these before you use such a service.
Skip companies make it easy for you with free and easy access to the information. All reputable skip companies publish the terms and conditions clearly on their websites. You can read and even download the information to keep on hand.
What You Should Know
Firstly you must know what your responsibilities as the hirer are. Make sure that you will be held liable for in terms of any damage that happens to the company’s equipment while it is on your property. You as the hirer will have to get special permission if you want to dump any contaminated waste into the skip.
There is a clearly defined list of items that is considered as contaminated waste. If you put such items into the skip without permission you will have to pay a heavy surcharge. You must get a skip permit from the Highway Authority under Section 139, Highways Act 1980. You are responsible as well for any other permits that might be applicable.
As the hirer you must get insurance in case of any loss or damage of the skip company’s equipment while on your property. It may sound complicated but the skip company will advise and guide you through the process. Keep a copy of the terms and conditions on hand for reference. This will ensure a smooth and trouble free skip hire experience.
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