Skip Hire Terms and Conditions

All skips must be paid for upon delivery unless alternative arrangements have been made in advance.

Deliveries will be made to the nearest accessible point on the public road. The driver is not responsible for any damage caused if asked to move the skip off the public road.

Once delivered, the skip becomes the customer’s responsibility. The customer is responsible for ensuring the skip is placed in a safe location and is used correctly.

Skips must be filled level to the top. Extra charges may apply if the skip is overfilled or if waste extends above the skip’s sides.

If unauthorised waste is discovered upon unloading the skip or during inspection, the following actions will be taken:
i. Record details of the waste, including its description and approximate quantities.
ii. Record any contamination caused by this waste.
iii. Document the total quantity requiring immediate removal and disposal.
iv. Inform the waste producer and transporter.
v. Notify the Environment Agency promptly.
vi. Pursue civil action against the transporter or waste producer for any enforcement action taken by the Agency.
vii. Offer the waste producer or transporter the opportunity to collect the waste within a set period.
viii. Require payment before collection.
ix. Apply charges including administrative fees and storage, with a minimum charge of £100 (plus VAT) for non-hazardous waste and £250 (plus VAT) for hazardous waste.
x. If waste is not collected within the specified time, return it to the origin site.
xi. By signing this agreement, the occupier consents to the return of unauthorised waste.
xii. xiii. A £10 administration fee will apply to any reminder(s) sent. Charges will apply to the land occupier for any administration, storage, and transport of waste.

The maximum rental period is 7 days unless otherwise agreed with the owner. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to request collection within this time. Failure to request collection will result in an unannounced collection and/or rental charges being incurred. If an extension is required, please notify us in advance. Additional charges will apply for extended rental periods.

If the skip is placed on the public highway, it must be collected no later than 3pm on the day the permit is due to expire. If the skip is not collected by this time, further charges may be incurred, and a fine or penalty may be applied due to permit regulations.

Once the transfer note is accepted, all deposited waste becomes the property of OB Skips Ltd.

Any unauthorised waste remains the responsibility of the waste producer.

Any transporter of unauthorised waste remains responsible for it.

Pavements, driveways, and manhole covers may not be able to support the weight of a heavy vehicle. If a customer asks for a vehicle to be placed off the public road, they accept full responsibility for any damage caused. OB Skips is not liable for any damage as long as reasonable care is taken.

The customer/producer must:
a) Not set fires in the skip.
b) Not overload the skip (overloaded skips will not be collected).
c) Not board up the skip.
d) Not move the skip unless directed by a Constable or Highway Authority.
e) Notify the carrier once the skip is full.
f) Not remove or tamper with the skip’s identification marks.
g) Immediately report any accidents or damage to the skip.

If the skip is placed on the highway, the customer/producer must:
a) Guard the skip with four traffic cones in an oblique line.
b) Ensure lamps are attached to the skip and cones and lit from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
c) Keep the highway clean and free from debris.

If a drop door skip is provided, the customer must ensure they use the door safely and responsibly. OB Skips is not responsible for any accidents or injuries resulting from the unauthorised or incorrect use of the door. The customer assumes full responsibility for the use of the door and any related risks.

• Asbestos
• LPG Bottles
• Liquids
• Tyres
• Human/Animal Waste
• Food Waste
• Special Waste
• Substances as defined in Section 20 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990).

Any skip found containing these items will not be removed until all such substances are removed.

• Fridges & Freezers
• Roof Sheets with Insulation Foam
• Plasterboard

Skips must be kept level—overloaded skips will not be collected.

If you require skip collection, please notify us once the skip is full. While we aim to collect within the agreed time frame, during busy periods it may take an extra day or two for collection. If you require an urgent collection, please inform us in advance so we can try to accommodate your needs.

OB Skips is not responsible for the pricing set by third-party booking services. We guarantee the best pricing for customers who book directly with us, and advise against using third-party services to avoid additional booking fees.