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Waste Disposal Twickenham Service Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern the provision of waste collection and disposal services by Waste Disposal Twickenham to domestic and commercial customers. By booking or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, which apply in addition to any specific terms set out in your quotation or booking confirmation.
1. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions, the following expressions have the meanings set out below:
Customer means the person, company or organisation requesting or receiving waste disposal services from Waste Disposal Twickenham.
Services means waste collection, removal, transportation, handling, recycling, and disposal services provided by Waste Disposal Twickenham.
Waste means any materials, refuse, rubbish, junk, bulky items or other discardable items presented by the Customer for collection and disposal, excluding any prohibited or hazardous items as defined in these terms.
Agreement means the contract between Waste Disposal Twickenham and the Customer consisting of these Terms and Conditions together with the booking confirmation and any agreed written variations.
2. Scope of Services
Waste Disposal Twickenham provides scheduled and ad hoc waste collection and disposal services for households, landlords, letting agents, traders and other businesses. Services include but are not limited to the collection of general waste, bulky waste, garden waste, and certain recyclable materials, subject to suitability, access and compliance with relevant waste regulations.
The precise scope of the Services, including the type and approximate volume of waste to be collected, the collection address, and any additional services, will be set out in the quotation and/or booking confirmation issued to the Customer.
3. Booking Process
3.1 The Customer may request a quotation by telephone, email or online enquiry, providing accurate details of the waste to be collected, the collection address, property access constraints, and any time requirements.
3.2 Quotations are based on the information supplied by the Customer and are subject to inspection of the waste on arrival. If the actual volume, type or weight of waste differs from the information provided, Waste Disposal Twickenham reserves the right to adjust the price or decline all or part of the collection.
3.3 A booking is confirmed only when Waste Disposal Twickenham issues a booking confirmation and, where required, receives a deposit or full payment. Until confirmation is issued, any quotation or proposed collection time is indicative only and may be withdrawn or amended.
3.4 The Customer is responsible for ensuring that all details in the booking confirmation are correct and must notify Waste Disposal Twickenham promptly of any errors or required changes.
4. Service Area and Access
4.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham primarily serves customers in and around Twickenham and nearby areas. Acceptance of any booking is at our discretion and is subject to vehicle access, parking conditions and operational capacity.
4.2 The Customer must ensure that adequate access is available for our vehicles and operatives at the agreed time, including any necessary parking permissions or permits. If suitable access is not available, we may charge a call-out fee or treat the booking as cancelled by the Customer.
4.3 Where collections are carried out from within a property, garden, outbuilding or other non-public space, the Customer warrants that they have lawful authority to grant access and to instruct removal of the waste.
5. Customer Responsibilities
5.1 The Customer must ensure that the waste presented for collection is accurately described and is suitable for manual loading by our operatives without risk to health or safety.
5.2 The Customer must segregate hazardous, prohibited or restricted items and disclose any items that could present a risk, such as sharp objects, glass, chemicals, paint, electrical equipment, gas cylinders, clinical waste or asbestos-containing materials.
5.3 The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the waste to be removed does not contain personal data, confidential documents, valuables, or items intended to be retained. Waste Disposal Twickenham accepts no responsibility for any items that are removed and disposed of in the reasonable belief they constitute waste.
5.4 The Customer must comply with any reasonable instructions given by Waste Disposal Twickenham operatives on-site in relation to safety, access and proper segregation of waste.
6. Prohibited and Restricted Waste
6.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham does not accept certain categories of waste, including but not limited to:
Hazardous or special waste such as asbestos, medical or clinical waste, corrosive chemicals, solvents, oils, fuels, explosives and radioactive materials.
Pressurised containers including certain gas cylinders or fire extinguishers, unless expressly agreed in writing.
Large quantities of soil, rubble or construction waste that exceed vehicle or licensing limits.
6.2 If prohibited waste is presented without prior disclosure, we may refuse collection, remove only compliant items, or make additional charges for handling and lawful disposal where permitted.
6.3 The Customer remains responsible and liable for any breach of applicable waste regulations arising from providing inaccurate information about the waste or failing to disclose hazardous items.
7. Pricing and Payments
7.1 Prices are normally based on the estimated volume, weight and type of waste to be removed, plus any additional charges for labour time, access constraints, parking, congestion charges or regulatory costs.
7.2 All prices are quoted in pounds sterling and may be subject to applicable VAT or other taxes as required by law. Any such taxes will be clearly indicated where applicable.
7.3 Waste Disposal Twickenham may require payment in full in advance or a deposit at the time of booking, with any balance due on completion of the collection once the final load size is confirmed.
7.4 Payment may be made by accepted card types, bank transfer or other methods notified by us. Cash may be accepted only by prior arrangement and must be paid directly to an authorised operative who will provide a receipt.
7.5 Where credit terms are agreed for commercial customers, invoices are payable within the period stated on the invoice. If no period is stated, payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date.
7.6 Waste Disposal Twickenham reserves the right to charge interest and reasonable recovery costs on late payments in accordance with applicable UK legislation.
8. Cancellations, Changes and Waiting Time
8.1 The Customer may cancel or reschedule a booking by giving at least 24 hours notice before the scheduled collection time. Where sufficient notice is given, any pre-paid amount may be refunded or transferred to a new booking, less any non-recoverable costs incurred.
8.2 If the Customer cancels with less than 24 hours notice, fails to provide access at the agreed time, or is not present where their attendance is required, Waste Disposal Twickenham may apply a cancellation or call-out charge up to the full quoted price.
8.3 If on arrival the waste is substantially different in volume or type from that described at the time of booking, we may offer to proceed at an adjusted price or may decline the service. If we decline, a reasonable attendance fee may be charged to cover costs incurred.
8.4 Standard labour time included in the price will be stated in the quotation or advised by our team. Additional waiting or loading time caused by Customer delays, poor access or lack of preparation may be charged at our standard hourly rate.
9. Performance and Timeframes
9.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham will use reasonable efforts to attend at the agreed date and time window. However, any time stated for collection is an estimate and may be subject to traffic, weather, operational issues or delays outside our reasonable control.
9.2 In the event of unavoidable delay or the need to rearrange a collection, we will notify the Customer as soon as reasonably practicable and agree an alternative appointment. Waste Disposal Twickenham shall not be liable for any indirect loss or consequential costs arising from such delay or rearrangement.
10. Compliance with Waste Regulations
10.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham operates in accordance with applicable UK waste management legislation and holds or uses appropriate licences and permits for the carriage and disposal of controlled waste.
10.2 All waste collected will be taken to authorised facilities for reuse, recycling, recovery or disposal, in line with regulatory requirements and good environmental practice.
10.3 The Customer acknowledges their duty of care under UK waste law to transfer waste only to an authorised carrier. By engaging Waste Disposal Twickenham, the Customer confirms their understanding of this duty and agrees to cooperate by providing accurate descriptions of the waste.
10.4 Where required, Waste Disposal Twickenham will issue or retain appropriate documentation to evidence lawful transfer and disposal of waste. Copies may be made available to the Customer upon reasonable request.
11. Liability and Limitations
11.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham will exercise reasonable care and skill in the provision of the Services. If damage to property is caused directly by our negligence, we may, at our discretion, arrange repair or provide reasonable compensation, subject to the limitations set out in this section.
11.2 Waste Disposal Twickenham shall not be liable for:
Any pre-existing damage or defects, wear and tear, or damage that could not reasonably have been avoided in carrying out the Services.
Damage to surfaces, driveways or access routes where the Customer has requested or agreed that our vehicles may use them, and where such surfaces are not designed to withstand heavy vehicles.
Loss or damage arising from the removal of items reasonably believed to be waste, where the Customer has failed to remove or clearly separate items that should be retained.
11.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Waste Disposal Twickenham excludes liability for any indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profit, loss of business, or loss of enjoyment, arising out of or in connection with the Services or these Terms and Conditions.
11.4 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
11.5 In all other cases, the total liability of Waste Disposal Twickenham to the Customer, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, shall not exceed the total price paid or payable by the Customer for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
12. Insurance
12.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham maintains appropriate public liability and, where applicable, employer liability insurance in relation to the Services.
12.2 Evidence of insurance may be provided to commercial customers on reasonable request.
13. Data Protection and Privacy
13.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham collects and processes personal data necessary for the administration of bookings, the provision of Services, invoicing and compliance with legal obligations.
13.2 Personal data will be handled in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation. We will take reasonable steps to keep personal data secure and will not sell personal data to third parties.
13.3 Personal data may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary for service delivery, payment processing, legal compliance or enforcement of these Terms and Conditions.
14. Complaints
14.1 If the Customer is dissatisfied with any aspect of the Services, they should raise the issue with the attending operative at the time where possible, or contact Waste Disposal Twickenham as soon as reasonably practicable after the collection.
14.2 We will investigate complaints promptly and, where appropriate, may offer a remedy such as a partial refund, re-attendance, or other reasonable resolution.
15. Force Majeure
15.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham shall not be in breach of this Agreement or liable for any delay or failure in performing its obligations where such delay or failure results from events, circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to extreme weather, traffic incidents, accidents, strikes, acts of God, or changes in law or regulatory requirements.
15.2 In such circumstances, we will use reasonable efforts to resume or rearrange the Services as soon as practicable.
16. Variations to Terms
16.1 Waste Disposal Twickenham may update or amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, industry practice or business operations.
16.2 The version of the Terms and Conditions in force at the time of your booking will apply to that booking, unless a change is required by law or agreed in writing with the Customer.
17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
17.1 These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or the Services provided, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
17.2 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 their subject matter.
18. Severability
18.1 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 modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, lawful and enforceable.
18.2 Where such modification is not possible, the relevant provision shall be deemed deleted. Any such modification or deletion shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
19. Entire Agreement
19.1 These Terms and Conditions, together with the booking confirmation and any agreed written variations, constitute the entire agreement between Waste Disposal Twickenham and the Customer in relation to the Services and supersede any prior discussions, representations or agreements.
19.2 The Customer acknowledges that they have not relied on any statement, promise or representation that is not expressly set out in these Terms and Conditions or the booking confirmation.
