T&C's

TERMS OF SKIP HIRE/WASTE REMOVAL

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1. For the purposes of these conditions: "Carrier" means Pegasus Skip Hire Limited: "Customer/producer" means the Hirer
2. The hiring of the bin will commence on the date and time of delivery of the bin to the address given at the point of order.
3. The hiring charge will continue to be chargeable until the Customer/Producer has complied will all terms of the hire.
4. Payment shall be due on or before delivery for non-account customers and 30 days from invoice for all account customers unless previously arranged.
5. The carrier warrants that where the bin is to be positioned on private property all such permissions as are necessary for access to the site and the depositing of the bin at the site have been obtained and will continue at all times throughout the hiring, providing we act with reasonable care and skill and are not negligent we will not accept liability for loss or damage suffered by the customer.
6. Access to where the bin is to be delivered/collected must be free from obstruction, i.e. trees, low wires etc. In the event of the Customer/Producer orders the vehicle to enter the property do so entirely at their own risk against advice of Pegasus Skip Hire Limited. Providing we act with reasonable care and skill and are not negligent we will not accept liability for loss or damage suffered by the customer.
7. Pavements, driveways and manhole cover etc., may not be constructed to carry the weight of a heavy vehicle. In the event of the Customer/Producer ordering the vehicle of the public highway against our advice they will accept full responsibility for any damage which may be caused. It is the customers sole responsibility to place boards to prevent scratches/scuffs/marks to the driveway. Providing we act with reasonable care and skill and are not negligent we will not accept liability for loss or damage suffered by the customer.
8. The Customer/Producer must: (a)Not light fires in the bin: (b) Not overload the bin beyond the sides of the bin (overloaded bins will not be removed); (c)Not board up the bin; (d) Not re-site the bin unless required to do so by a Constable of the Highway Authority; (e) Notify the carrier as soon as the bin is filled; (f) Not remove or interfere with any identification mark on the bin; (g) Immediately notify the carrier of any accident or damage to or involving the bin.
9. Where the bin has been placed on the Highway, The Customer/Producer must: (a) Guard the bin at all times with four traffic cones placed in an oblique line; (b) Place light and maintain the lamps, attached to the bin, and the cones, from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise; (c) Ensure that the Highway is kept clean, tidy and free from debris.
10. The Customer/Producer shall ensure that the bin is loaded so that: (a) The contents shall not fall on the Highway, at rest or in transit; (b) dust will not escape while loading or travelling; (c) No inflammable, explosive, noxious, corrosive or dangerous material or anything which is, or becomes, a nuisance is loaded.
11. The Customer/Producer warrants to the carrier that the information (including the information overleaf) given by the Customer/Producer in this form is complete and accurate and the Customer/Producer hereby indemnifies the Carrier against all costs, claims, demands and liabilities in respect of any information which is to prove inaccurate or further indemnifies the Carrier against all fines, penalties and liabilities imposed on the Carrier or arising in respect of any non-compliance or contravention of any law or regulation relating to the bin and its contents together with the costs or expenses relating hereto incurred by the Carrier The consumer will not be held liable, however, for these costs or expenses if incurred as a result of negligence of the Carrier, his employees or agents.
12. The Customer/Producer shall be solely responsible for, and hold the Carrier fully indemnified against all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, proceedings, costs and expenses which may be brought against or incurred by the Carrier as a result of any accident involving the bin and its contents (other than damage, death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of the Carrier, his employees or agents).
13. Missing or stolen bins, cones and lamps shall be notified to the Carrier and will be charged at replacement cost.
14. Damage to the bins, cones and lamps will be charged at cost of repair.
15. The maximum period of hire is 7 days. Collection is on customer's request, rental will be charged after 8 days.
16. All skip sizes are approximate (to manufacturer's specifications).
17. If any driver deems the skip to be dangerous, the excess waste will be removed and left with the customer.