Waste Disposal Hampstead Service Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions set out the basis on which Waste Disposal Hampstead provides waste collection and disposal services to residential and commercial customers. By placing a booking, using our services, or allowing our operatives to collect waste from your premises, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all waste management, rubbish collection, clearance, and related services that we provide within our service area, including Hampstead and surrounding districts. Please read them carefully before making a booking.

1. Definitions

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

Customer means the individual, business, organisation, or other entity that requests or receives services from Waste Disposal Hampstead.

Company, we, us, our means Waste Disposal Hampstead, the provider of waste collection and disposal services.

Services means any waste disposal, waste collection, rubbish clearance, recycling, or related services that we agree to provide to the Customer.

Premises means the location specified by the Customer at which the Services are to be provided.

Waste means the rubbish, materials, or items that the Customer asks us to collect, transport, and dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations.

2. Scope of Services

We provide waste collection and disposal services for a range of domestic and commercial customers within our usual operating area. Our Services may include, but are not limited to, household clearances, garden waste removal, office and shop clearances, builders waste removal, and scheduled or one-off waste collections.

All Services are subject to availability, and we reserve the right to refuse any booking or to decline to collect any Waste which, in our opinion, is unsafe, prohibited, or not in line with applicable waste management regulations.

3. Booking Process

3.1 A booking for our Services can be made by telephone, email, or via any other booking method we may make available from time to time. When placing a booking, the Customer must provide accurate and complete information about the Premises, the type and approximate quantity of Waste, access restrictions, and any other material details.

3.2 A booking is considered an offer by the Customer to purchase Services from us. We will confirm acceptance of a booking by issuing a booking confirmation, which may be done verbally or in writing. Only once we confirm the booking does a contract arise between the Customer and the Company on these Terms and Conditions.

3.3 The Customer must ensure that a person aged 18 or over is present at the Premises at the agreed time of collection to grant access, confirm the Waste to be removed, and authorise any changes to the scope of work.

3.4 We reserve the right to adjust the quoted price if, upon arrival, the volume, type, or weight of Waste is different from that described in the booking, or if there are access issues or other circumstances that materially affect the time or resources required to complete the Service.

4. Quotes and Pricing

4.1 Any price we provide prior to collection is typically an estimate based on the information supplied by the Customer. Final charges may vary depending on the actual volume, weight, type of Waste, and time taken on site.

4.2 Our prices may include labour, transport, and disposal fees, as well as any relevant taxes. If additional charges apply for special or hazardous Waste, extended loading times, or restricted access, these will be explained to the Customer as far as reasonably possible.

4.3 We reserve the right to revise our prices at any time. The price applicable to a particular booking is the price confirmed at the time we accept that booking, subject to any adjustments under these Terms and Conditions.

5. Payments

5.1 Payment terms will be confirmed at the time of booking. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment is due either in advance or immediately on completion of the Service.

5.2 We may accept payment by cash, debit card, credit card, bank transfer, or other methods which we may make available from time to time. The Customer must ensure that sufficient funds are available and that all payment details provided are accurate.

5.3 For business and account customers, invoices are payable within the agreed credit period. If no credit period is agreed, invoices are payable on receipt. We reserve the right to charge interest on any overdue sums at the statutory rate applicable under UK law, accruing daily until the date of actual payment.

5.4 We may withhold or cease providing Services if any amounts owed by the Customer are overdue or unpaid, without prejudice to our other rights and remedies.

6. Cancellations and Amendments

6.1 The Customer may cancel or amend a booking by contacting us as soon as possible. Cancellations or amendments are only effective once confirmed by us.

6.2 If the Customer cancels a booking with at least 24 hours notice before the agreed collection time, we will not normally apply a cancellation fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice may incur a cancellation charge to cover costs we have reasonably incurred.

6.3 If our operatives attend the Premises at the agreed time and are unable to complete the Service because the Customer is not present, access is not available, or the Waste is significantly different from that described, we may charge a call-out or wasted journey fee.

6.4 We may cancel or reschedule a booking where it is not possible or safe to carry out the Service due to factors beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather conditions, road closures, accidents, equipment failure, or staff illness. In such cases we will endeavour to provide as much notice as reasonably possible and to rearrange the Service at a mutually convenient time.

7. Customer Obligations

7.1 The Customer is responsible for providing true, accurate, and complete information when making a booking and for updating us if any details change prior to collection.

7.2 The Customer must ensure that the Premises are safe and accessible for our operatives and vehicles, including adequate parking or loading space, clear access routes, and safe working areas.

7.3 The Customer must ensure that Waste is clearly identified and, where applicable, properly bagged or contained. The Customer must not include in the Waste any items that are hazardous, prohibited, or unsuitable for standard collection unless we have expressly agreed to handle them.

7.4 The Customer warrants that they either own the Waste to be collected or have the authority of the owner to arrange for its removal and disposal. The Customer agrees to indemnify us against any claims or losses arising from a breach of this warranty.

8. Prohibited and Hazardous Waste

8.1 Certain types of Waste are classified as hazardous or require specialist handling and disposal. These may include, without limitation, chemicals, solvents, asbestos, medical waste, pressurised containers, batteries, oils, fuels, paints, and electrical or electronic equipment.

8.2 The Customer must inform us in advance if any hazardous or special Waste is to be included in a collection. We may refuse to handle such Waste, or we may offer specialist Services at additional cost, subject to availability and compliance with relevant regulations.

8.3 If, during a collection, our operatives reasonably believe that certain items are hazardous, unsafe, or prohibited, they may decline to remove those items. In such circumstances, we will not be liable for any failure to collect those items, and we may still charge for any Services performed.

9. Performance of Services

9.1 We will use reasonable care and skill in providing the Services and will carry out collections in a professional and lawful manner.

9.2 Time of collection is not generally of the essence, but we will make reasonable efforts to attend the Premises at the agreed time or within a reasonable window. Collection times may be approximate, and delays may occur for reasons beyond our reasonable control.

9.3 Our operatives will determine the most appropriate method of loading and removing Waste, taking into account safety, access, and efficiency. We are not obliged to remove Waste from areas that, in our opinion, present an undue risk to health and safety or may cause damage to property.

10. Liability and Limitations

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

10.2 Subject to clause 10.1, we will not be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of revenue, loss of anticipated savings, loss of data, or any indirect or consequential loss arising out of or in connection with the provision of the Services or these Terms and Conditions.

10.3 Our total aggregate liability to the Customer for all losses arising out of or in connection with any single booking or series of related bookings, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall be limited to the total amount paid or payable by the Customer for the specific Services giving rise to the claim.

10.4 The Customer is responsible for removing or protecting any items of value that may be susceptible to damage during the clearance process. We will take reasonable care when carrying out the Services, but we are not liable for normal wear and tear, minor scuffs or marks, or damage arising from pre-existing defects, poor construction, or inherent weaknesses at the Premises.

10.5 The Customer must notify us in writing of any claim or complaint relating to the Services within 7 days of completion of the relevant collection. We may request evidence and an opportunity to inspect any alleged damage before accepting or rejecting a claim.

11. Waste Handling and Regulations

11.1 We will transport and dispose of Waste in accordance with applicable UK waste legislation, duty of care requirements, and environmental regulations. We will only use authorised disposal, recycling, or treatment facilities.

11.2 Once Waste is collected, it becomes our responsibility, and we will determine the most appropriate lawful method of disposal or recycling.

11.3 The Customer must not request or encourage us to dispose of Waste in any unlawful or environmentally harmful manner. We reserve the right to terminate the provision of Services if the Customer insists on or attempts to facilitate such conduct.

11.4 We may, where applicable, provide a waste transfer note or similar documentation as required by law or requested by business customers. The Customer agrees to retain such documentation for the period required by regulations.

12. Data Protection and Privacy

12.1 We may collect and process personal data about the Customer and, where relevant, their representatives for the purposes of managing bookings, delivering the Services, processing payments, and complying with legal obligations.

12.2 We will handle personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws. We will take reasonable measures to keep personal information secure and will not share it with third parties except where necessary for the provision of Services, to comply with the law, or as otherwise permitted by relevant regulations.

13. Events Beyond Our Control

13.1 We are not liable for any delay in performing, or failure to perform, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions where such delay or failure is caused by an event beyond our reasonable control. Such events may include, without limitation, strikes, industrial disputes, accidents, severe weather, fire, flood, road closures, acts of terrorism, or compliance with any law or government order.

13.2 If an event beyond our control occurs that affects the performance of the Services, we will contact the Customer as soon as reasonably possible to inform them and will take reasonable steps to minimise the effect of the delay. Where appropriate, the booking may be rescheduled.

14. Variations to Terms

14.1 We may update or amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will take effect for new bookings once published or communicated, but will not affect any bookings already accepted unless required by law.

14.2 The version of the Terms and Conditions applicable to a particular booking is the version in force at the time that booking is accepted by us, subject to any mandatory legal changes.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

15.1 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.

15.2 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 Hampstead.

16. General Provisions

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

16.2 No failure or delay by us in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions shall operate as a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.

16.3 The Customer may not assign, transfer, or subcontract any of their rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations to another suitable provider, provided that such transfer does not materially reduce the level of service provided to the Customer.

16.4 These Terms and Conditions, together with any booking confirmation and any additional terms agreed in writing, constitute the entire agreement between the Customer and the Company in relation to the Services. The Customer acknowledges that they have not relied on any statement, promise, or representation not set out in these documents.