Terms of Use

Last Updated: March 2026

 

1.1. “Customer” refers to the company or person that has requested the hire from LB Waste Management Limited.
1.2. “Equipment” means a skip or any other item hired through LB Waste Management Limited.
1.3. “Site” refers to where the Equipment is to be deposited at the request of the Customer.
1.4. “Owner(s)” and “Agent(s)” refers to the company or person that owns the Equipment and who acts for LB Waste Management Limited as its agent or subcontractor.
1.5. “Vehicle” refers to the Owner’s vehicle.
1.6. “Contract” means the contract for the hire of the Equipment.

 

The Parties to this Contract are the Customer and LB Waste Management Limited.

 

3.1. Any quotation or estimate given by LB Waste Management Limited is an indication given in good faith and shall not become binding unless confirmed by LB Waste Management Limited in writing. Prices quoted are based on information available at the date of quotation and LB Waste Management Limited reserves the right to vary prices at any time without notice prior to accepting an order from the Customer.

3.2. The Contract made between LB Waste Management Limited and the Customer incorporates and is subject to these conditions and constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties, superseding all previous agreements or arrangements between the Parties. No variation to these conditions shall be binding unless agreed in writing between Parties prior to the date of the Contract.

3.3. LB Waste Management Limited reserves the right to make any changes in the specification of the Equipment which are required to conform to any applicable safety or other statutory requirements.

3.4. The term of hire for any Equipment shall be 14 days unless agreed between the parties and shall be inclusive of the day of delivery. LB Waste Management Limited shall be entitled at its own discretion to leave the skip on site for longer than 14 days and to collect the skip at any time having given the customer notice. Hire for long periods of time may be subject to additional charges.

 

4.1. If any Equipment delivered by LB Waste Management Limited or its Agents is to be placed in a location other than on private property the permission of the Highway Authority may be required. In such circumstances, LB Waste Management Limited will organise the Permit agreement with the Customer.
4.2. The Customer (as appropriate) will ensure the observation and performance at all times, ensuring that lights and cones are provided around the Equipment hired.
4.3. The Customer will ensure that at the time of collection there is the space necessary around the Equipment to give the Vehicle sufficient access to effect collection and removal. In the event that it proves impracticable to deliver or collect Equipment because of inadequate access to the Equipment, the Customer shall be liable to pay LB Waste Management Limited the abortive delivery or collection costs incurred.

 

The Customer warrants:

5.1. That it will take reasonable care of the Equipment, only use it for its proper purpose in a safe and correct manner, notify LB Waste Management Limited immediately after any loss and/or damage to the Equipment and keep the Equipment at all times in its possession and control.
5.2. Not to light fires in the Equipment, nor to place any corrosive acid or noxious substance nor liquid cement or concrete in the Equipment.
5.3. Not to deposit in the Equipment Restricted Material which shall include (but not limited to) the following: Fridges/ Freezers, Mattresses, Tyres, Paint, Cans, TV’s/ Monitors, Asbestos, Clinical/ Medical Waste, Florescent Tubes, Solvents, Liquids, Oil, Batteries, Plasterboard, Hazardous/ Toxic Material, Gas Cylinders, Soft Furnishings, Artificial Turf and Carpets. Surcharges will apply where any of these items have been deposited without the prior permission of LB Waste Management Limited and the Customer warrants to pay any such surcharges immediately upon demand by LB Waste Management Limited.

5.4. The Customer will take adequate and proper measures to protect the Equipment from theft, damage and /or other risks and will return the Equipment in good working order and condition (fair wear and tear excepted).

5.5. That it will not continue to use the Equipment where it has been damaged (other than usual wear and tear of the Equipment) and will notify LB Waste Management Limited immediately if the Equipment is involved in an accident resulting in damage to the Equipment or other property.

5.6. To ensure that the Equipment is not filled above the level of the sides thereof. In the event that LB Waste Management Limited or its Agent is unable to collect the Equipment due to overloading of the Equipment, the Customer shall pay to LB Waste Management Limited any abortive costs of collection incurred by LB Waste Management Limited.

5.7. If the Equipment is returned in a damaged, unclean and/or defective state (except where due to fair wear and tear), the Customer shall be liable to pay LB Waste Management Limited: For the cost of any repair and/or cleaning required to return the Equipment to a condition fit for re-hire and the hire charges until such repairs and/or cleaning have been completed.

5.8. The Customer will pay to LB Waste Management Limited the replacement cost on a new for old basis of Equipment which is lost, stolen and/or damaged beyond economic repair while on hire from The Owner and LB Waste Management Limted.

 

6.1. The Customer agrees that it shall indemnify LB Waste Management Limited in respect of all losses suffered by LB Waste Management Limited as a consequence of:

6.1.1. The Customer requiring LB Waste Management Limted or its subcontractors to use Vehicles to deliver or collect the Equipment off road where damage is caused to the Vehicle, to the Equipment or to property of any third party or of the Customer and including damage to road margins and pavements unless the damage is caused by the negligence of the driver of the Vehicle.

6.1.2. Damage to or loss of the Equipment while on hire to the Customer which shall include damage howsoever caused but excepting fair wear and tear.

6.1.3. All claims for injuries to persons or damage to property arising out of use of the Equipment while on hire.

6.1.4. Any breach of these Conditions by the Customer.

6.2. The Customer shall indemnify LB Waste Management Limited for any surcharges charged by the Owner as a result of the Customer’s use of the Equipment and disposal of waste therein.

 

 

7.1. If LB Waste Management Limited is found to be liable in respect of any loss or damage to the Customer’s property, the extent of their liability will be limited to the retail cost of replacement of the damaged property.

7.2. The Customer shall give LB Waste Management Limited a reasonable opportunity to remedy any matter for which LB Waste Management Limited is liable before the Customer incurs any costs and/or expenses in remedying in the matter itself. If the Customer does not do so, LB Waste Management Limited shall have no liability to the Customer.

7.3. LB Waste Management Limited shall have no liability to the Customer if any monies due in respect of the hire of Equipment has not been paid in full by the due date for payment.

7.4. LB Waste Management Limited shall have no liability to the Customer to the extent that the Customer is covered by any policy of insurance arranged as a result of the Contract and the Customer shall ensure that the Customer’s insurers waive any and all rights of subrogation they may have against LB Waste Management Limited.

7.5. LB Waste Management Limited shall have no liability to the Customer for any consequential losses (including loss of profits and /or damage to goodwill), economic and /or other similar losses, special damages and other direct and indirect losses or for business interruption, loss of business or loss of opportunity.

7.6. LB Waste Management Limited shall use its reasonable commercial endeavours to ensure the Equipment arrives when the Customer requires delivery. Any approximate times given by LB Waste Management Limited are estimates only and LB Waste Management Limited shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Equipment. LB Waste Management Limited shall not, in any event, be liable to the Customer or be deemed to be in breach of the Contract by reason of any delay in performing or any failure to perform any of its obligations in relation to the Contract if the delay or failure is due to any cause beyond LB Waste Management Limited reasonable control.

 

8.1. You may cancel your order for Equipment by giving us notice at any time before we start incurring any costs.
8.2 In the event of a cancellation on Equipment hire on public land, any permissions or bay suspension charges are non-refundable.

 

9.1. Any orders placed for concrete are subject to strict scheduling and production requirements. In the event that the Customer cancels or reschedules a concrete order within 1 working day of the agreed delivery date, the Customer shall remain liable for the full cost of the delivery.

9.2. Where concrete has already been batched, produced, or dispatched at the time of cancellation, the Customer may also be liable for any additional costs incurred, including but not limited to tipping, disposal, and associated haulage charges for any surplus product not required on site.

9.3. The Customer is responsible for ensuring accurate quantities are ordered. LB Waste Management Limited accepts no liability for surplus material ordered by the Customer, and any excess concrete will be subject to the charges outlined above.

 

10.1. Risk in the Equipment will pass immediately to the Customer when they leave the physical possession or control of LB Waste Management Limited or its Agent. Risk in the Equipment hired will not pass back to LB Waste Management Limited or its Agent from the Customer until the Equipment is back in the physical possession of LB Waste Management Limited or its Agent. This shall apply even if LB Waste Management Limited has agreed to cease charging for the hire of the Equipment.

 

11.1. Business Customers will be required to pay any outstanding invoice within 30 days of invoice date unless agreed otherwise by LB Waste Management Limited.

 

12.1. Any collections arranged for hired Equipment are subject to a estimated 1-5 working day collection period.
12.2. LB Waste Management Limited do not offer any type of rebate on disposed materials unless agreed upon booking directly with LB Waste Management Limited upon booking.