Waste Removal Brixton Service Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions set out the basis on which Waste Removal Brixton provides waste collection and related services to residential and commercial customers in the United Kingdom. By booking a service, you agree that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not book or use our services.
1. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions, the following expressions have the meanings set out below:
Company, we, us, our means Waste Removal Brixton, the waste collection service provider.
Customer, you, your means the person, business or organisation that requests and pays for the services.
Services means the waste removal, waste collection, clearance, loading, transportation and related services provided by the Company.
Waste means any rubbish, refuse, furniture, appliances, garden waste, construction debris or other materials agreed to be collected by the Company, excluding prohibited items.
Prohibited items means any items or substances that the Company is not permitted to carry, transport or dispose of under applicable law or under these Terms and Conditions.
2. Scope of Services
The Company provides waste removal and waste collection services, which may include loading items, clearing designated areas, transporting waste, and delivering it to authorised disposal or recycling facilities. Our services are available to domestic households, landlords, businesses, and property managers, subject to these Terms and Conditions.
The specific scope of each job, including the type and approximate volume of waste, the collection location, and any special access requirements, will be agreed at the time of booking or at the site assessment, as applicable.
3. Booking Process
3.1 You may request a booking by telephone, email or any other method offered by the Company. When making a booking, you must provide accurate information including your contact details, service address, access instructions, the type of property, and a clear description of the waste to be collected.
3.2 Quotations are provided based on the information supplied by you. If the information is incomplete, inaccurate or misleading, the Company reserves the right to revise the quotation or decline to provide the service.
3.3 A booking is only confirmed when the Company has accepted it and, where required, when a deposit or full payment has been received. The Company may refuse or cancel any booking at its discretion, including where providing the service would be unsafe, unlawful or impracticable.
3.4 Any time or date given for the provision of services is an estimate only. The Company will make reasonable efforts to attend within the agreed time window but does not guarantee specific arrival times. Factors such as traffic, weather or earlier collections may affect the schedule.
4. Site Access and Customer Obligations
4.1 You are responsible for ensuring safe, suitable and lawful access to the collection site, including any necessary permissions from landlords, neighbours, managing agents or local authorities.
4.2 You must ensure that the collection point is reasonably clear, that any gates, doors or access routes are unlocked or otherwise available, and that our staff can safely reach the waste to be collected.
4.3 If parking permits, visitor passes or loading bay access are required, you must arrange these in advance or reimburse the Company for any parking charges incurred during the service.
4.4 You must ensure that the waste presented for collection matches the description provided at the time of booking. If additional items or greater volumes are presented, the Company may adjust the price or decline to collect excess waste.
5. Waste Types and Regulations
5.1 The Company operates in accordance with applicable UK waste management legislation, including but not limited to duty of care requirements and environmental regulations. Waste will be transported only to authorised disposal or recycling facilities.
5.2 You agree not to present for collection any hazardous, dangerous or prohibited items, including but not limited to:
a. Asbestos, clinical or medical waste, syringes or sharps;
b. Liquids such as oils, fuels, paints, chemicals or solvents unless explicitly agreed in writing;
c. Gas bottles, pressurised containers or explosives;
d. Any waste classified as hazardous or special waste under applicable law, unless a separate agreement is made and all regulatory conditions are met.
5.3 If prohibited items are discovered during collection, the Company may refuse to handle them, may cancel or suspend the service and may charge for any additional time, equipment or specialist services required to deal with such items safely and lawfully.
5.4 You remain legally responsible for the waste until it is collected by the Company. After collection, the Company assumes responsibility for transportation and disposal in compliance with relevant regulations.
6. Pricing, Quotations and Payment
6.1 Prices are based on factors including the estimated volume and weight of waste, the nature of materials, access conditions, loading time and any additional services requested. Unless otherwise stated, prices are quoted in pounds sterling and may be subject to applicable taxes.
6.2 Any quotation provided is an estimate based on the information supplied by you. If, upon arrival, the actual volume, weight or nature of the waste differs substantially, the Company may provide a revised price before commencing work. If you do not accept the revised price, the Company may cancel the service and charge a call-out or cancellation fee.
6.3 Payment terms will be confirmed at the time of booking. The Company may require full or partial payment in advance, or may accept payment on completion of the service. Payment methods accepted may include cash, card or bank transfer, as notified to you.
6.4 Where payment is not received by the due date, the Company reserves the right to charge interest on overdue sums and to recover any reasonable costs incurred in pursuing payment, including legal and collection fees.
7. Cancellations, Rescheduling and Waiting Time
7.1 You may cancel or reschedule your booking by giving notice to the Company. Where possible, we ask that you provide at least 24 hours notice before the scheduled collection time.
7.2 The Company reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, if our crew attends the site and is unable to gain access, or if you fail to present the waste for collection.
7.3 If our staff are kept waiting at the collection site for reasons outside the Companys control, waiting time charges may apply after a reasonable initial period.
7.4 The Company may cancel or postpone a booking where it is not safe or lawful to proceed, where weather or traffic conditions make attendance impracticable, or where other circumstances beyond our reasonable control prevent us from providing the service. In such cases, the Company will offer a rescheduled appointment at the earliest reasonable opportunity.
8. Customer Representations and Warranties
8.1 You warrant that you are the owner of the waste or have full authority from the owner to arrange its removal and disposal.
8.2 You confirm that all information supplied to the Company is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge, including any information about hazardous substances, fragile items or structural risks on the premises.
8.3 You agree to indemnify the Company against any loss, damage, claim or expense arising from a breach of these warranties or from the presentation of prohibited or misdescribed items for collection.
9. Liability and Limitations
9.1 The Company will carry out the services with reasonable care and skill. However, you acknowledge that waste removal and clearance work may involve handling bulky or awkward items in confined spaces and that minor scuffs or marks may occasionally occur. The Company will not be liable for superficial damage where reasonable care has been exercised.
9.2 The Companys liability for loss or damage to your property, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, is limited to the value of the specific item or the cost of repair, subject to a reasonable assessment and evidence from you.
9.3 The Company will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special or economic loss, including loss of profit, loss of business, loss of opportunity or loss of data, even if foreseeable.
9.4 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits the Companys liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
10. Insurance
The Company maintains appropriate insurance cover for its services, including public liability insurance. Details of the relevant cover can be made available on request. You are responsible for insuring your own property and belongings, including any items not intended for removal that remain at the premises during the service.
11. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
11.1 If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the service, you should contact the Company as soon as possible with full details of your concerns. We will investigate and aim to resolve complaints promptly and fairly.
11.2 You must notify the Company of any alleged damage or service failure within a reasonable time, and in any event no later than seven days from the date of the service. Failure to do so may affect our ability to investigate and resolve the matter.
12. Data Protection and Privacy
12.1 The Company will handle your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.
12.2 We collect and process your personal data only for purposes connected with booking, delivering and managing the services, handling payments, and communicating with you. Information may also be used to meet legal obligations or respond to regulatory requests.
12.3 You are responsible for ensuring that any personal data you provide to the Company is accurate and up to date.
13. Force Majeure
The Company will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations where such delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, accidents, road closures, strikes, acts of terrorism, breakdown of vehicles, or interruptions in power or communication systems. In such cases, the Company will use reasonable efforts to resume the services as soon as practicable.
14. Amendments to Terms and Conditions
The Company may update or amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in law, best practice or our internal processes. The version in force at the time of your booking will apply to that specific service. Continued use of our services after any changes have been notified will constitute acceptance of the revised terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by a competent authority, that provision will be severed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the services, whether contractual or non-contractual, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
You and the Company agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or the provision of our waste removal services.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with any written quotation or confirmation of booking provided by the Company, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company in relation to the services. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise or representation that is not set out in these Terms and Conditions or in the written booking confirmation.
