Waste Disposal Hammersmith Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions set out the basis on which Waste Disposal Hammersmith provides waste collection and related services within Hammersmith and surrounding areas. By booking or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before placing a booking.

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following expressions have the meanings set out below:

Customer means any individual, business, landlord, tenant, representative, or organisation that uses or requests the services of Waste Disposal Hammersmith.

Services means any waste disposal, waste collection, rubbish clearance, recycling, bulky item removal, or associated services provided by Waste Disposal Hammersmith.

Contract means the agreement between the Customer and Waste Disposal Hammersmith for the supply of Services, comprising these Terms and Conditions and the details confirmed in the booking.

Waste means any materials, items, goods, rubbish, refuse or other matter presented by the Customer for collection and disposal as part of the Services.

2. Scope of Services

Waste Disposal Hammersmith provides waste collection, disposal and related services for domestic and commercial Customers. The specific Services to be provided will be agreed at the time of booking based on the description of the Waste, access conditions and service area.

We will determine the most appropriate method of disposal or recycling for the Waste in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We do not guarantee that any particular item will be recycled, and we may use third party authorised waste carriers, transfer stations, recycling centres or disposal facilities to fulfil the Services.

3. Service Area

Our primary service area covers Hammersmith and nearby districts. Availability of Services may vary depending on location, access, traffic conditions and scheduling. We reserve the right to decline or cancel bookings outside our regular operational area or where access is restricted or unsafe.

Any estimated arrival times provided at the time of booking are approximate and subject to change due to traffic, road conditions, weather, or operational constraints within the wider area. We will use reasonable efforts to inform you of material delays.

4. Booking Process

Customers may request a booking by telephone, email or through our online enquiry systems where available. When placing a booking, you must provide accurate and complete information including:

a. Full address for collection, including any access details or restrictions.
b. Contact details for the person responsible on the day of collection.
c. A clear description and approximate volume, weight or number of items of Waste.
d. Any special handling requirements, such as hazardous materials, restricted items or difficult access.

Based on the information provided, we may give an estimated price or a price range. In some cases, final pricing can only be confirmed once our team has inspected the Waste on arrival.

Your booking is accepted and a Contract is formed when we confirm the appointment, whether verbally or in writing, and you accept any applicable charges or payment terms. We reserve the right to refuse any booking at our discretion.

5. Access and Customer Responsibilities

The Customer is responsible for ensuring that:

a. Our staff and vehicles have safe, legal and reasonable access to the collection point.
b. Any necessary permissions, permits or authorisations for access, parking or loading have been obtained in advance.
c. The Waste is ready for collection at the agreed time and is clearly identified.

If our team is unable to carry out the Services due to access issues, incorrect information, unsafe conditions or delay caused by the Customer, we may charge a call-out fee or waiting time charge and may, at our discretion, cancel or reschedule the booking.

6. Waste Description and Excluded Items

The Customer must accurately describe the type and approximate quantity of Waste. If, on arrival, the actual Waste differs materially from the description provided, we may revise the quotation, charge additional fees or decline to collect some or all of the Waste.

Certain items are restricted or excluded from collection, including but not limited to:

a. Hazardous, toxic or clinical waste such as chemicals, solvents, asbestos, medical waste or flammable liquids.
b. Pressurised containers, gas cylinders or explosive materials.
c. Any materials whose handling, transport or disposal would breach applicable laws or pose unreasonable risk.

If such items are presented for collection without prior agreement, we may refuse to handle them and may still charge for attendance.

7. Pricing and Quotations

Prices for our Services are typically based on volume, weight, type of Waste, access conditions, labour time and disposal costs. Any quotations given before inspection are indicative and non-binding until confirmed by our team on site.

All prices will be quoted in pounds sterling and may be inclusive or exclusive of VAT, which will be made clear at the time of booking. We reserve the right to review and change our rates periodically. Any changes will not affect confirmed bookings already accepted, except where the Customer has provided inaccurate or incomplete information about the Waste or access conditions.

8. Payments

Payment terms will be agreed at the time of booking. Unless otherwise stated in writing:

a. Domestic Customers are generally required to pay in full on completion of the Service, either by cash, card or other accepted methods.
b. Commercial Customers may be offered account terms at our discretion, subject to credit checks and written agreement.

Where payment is not received when due, we reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at the statutory rate, to recover reasonable costs of debt collection, and to suspend or withdraw further Services until all sums are paid in full.

9. Cancellations and Rescheduling

The Customer may cancel or reschedule a booking by giving us reasonable notice. Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

a. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the scheduled collection time will not normally incur a charge.
b. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled collection time may be subject to a cancellation fee to cover allocated resources and lost appointment time.
c. If our team attends the site at the agreed time and is unable to proceed due to Customer cancellation on arrival, lack of access, or failure to present the Waste, a call-out charge may apply.

If we need to cancel or reschedule the Services due to operational or safety reasons, we will provide as much notice as reasonably possible and offer an alternative appointment. We will not be liable for any indirect losses resulting from such cancellation or rescheduling.

10. Performance of the Services

We will perform the Services with reasonable care and skill, in accordance with industry standards and applicable laws. Our staff will act professionally and endeavour to minimise disturbance and mess while carrying out the work.

We may use subcontractors or authorised waste carriers to perform all or part of the Services. In such cases, we remain responsible for ensuring that they operate under appropriate licences for the handling and disposal of Waste.

11. Title to Waste and Disposal

Once Waste has been collected by our staff and loaded onto our vehicle, title to and responsibility for that Waste passes to Waste Disposal Hammersmith, except where prohibited by law or where agreed otherwise in writing.

We will transport and dispose of or recycle the Waste at suitably licensed or regulated facilities in accordance with applicable environmental legislation. We may separate, sort and direct Waste for recycling, re-use or disposal as we consider appropriate.

12. Compliance with Waste Regulations

Waste Disposal Hammersmith operates in accordance with UK waste management legislation and any applicable local regulations. We will hold any licences, registrations and approvals required to operate as a waste carrier or broker where applicable.

The Customer agrees to cooperate with any legal or regulatory requirements relating to the Waste, including the provision of accurate information on its nature and origin. For commercial Customers, this may include the completion of waste transfer notes or provision of relevant documentation for certain types of Waste.

The Customer must not request or encourage any activity that would breach waste regulations or environmental law. We reserve the right to refuse any request that appears unlawful or non-compliant.

13. Customer Warranties

The Customer warrants that:

a. They have lawful authority to present the Waste for collection and to enter into the Contract.
b. The Waste does not contain any prohibited or undisclosed hazardous materials.
c. Any information provided about the Waste and collection site is true and accurate.

The Customer shall indemnify Waste Disposal Hammersmith against any claims, penalties, fines, costs or losses arising from a breach of these warranties.

14. Liability and Limitations

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded by law.

Subject to the above, our liability to the Customer for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the Contract shall be limited to the total amount paid or payable by the Customer for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.

We shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profit, loss of business, loss of opportunity, or loss of goodwill, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise.

While we will take reasonable care when working on or near the Customer’s property, we are not liable for pre-existing damage, latent defects, or damage arising from defective access routes or structures which we could not reasonably have foreseen.

15. Insurance

Waste Disposal Hammersmith maintains appropriate insurance cover for its waste collection operations, including public liability insurance at levels deemed reasonable for the nature of the Services. Evidence of insurance may be provided to Customers on request.

16. Events Beyond Our Control

We will not be in breach of the Contract or liable for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of our obligations if such delay or failure results from events, circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control. These may include severe weather, traffic disruption, accidents, strikes, regulatory changes, or failure of third-party facilities.

In such circumstances, we may suspend the Services for the duration of the event or offer to reschedule the booking.

17. Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our Services, you should notify us as soon as reasonably practicable, providing details of the issue and any supporting information. We will investigate your complaint and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Where appropriate, we may offer remedial action, a partial refund, rescheduled service or other resolution at our discretion, without prejudice to our contractual rights and limitations.

18. Data Protection and Privacy

We will collect and process personal data provided by Customers only for the purposes of managing bookings, providing Services, processing payments, and complying with legal obligations. Personal data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.

We may retain records of bookings, invoices and waste transfer documentation for regulatory, accounting and operational purposes for as long as reasonably required or as required by law.

19. Variation of Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The version in force at the time of your booking will apply to the Contract. Updated terms may be made available on request or on our official materials and will take effect for future bookings.

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall, to the extent required, be deemed modified or deleted, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

21. Entire Agreement

The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Customer and Waste Disposal Hammersmith in relation to the Services and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings or representations, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter.

22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

The parties 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 Services provided by Waste Disposal Hammersmith.