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Cartwrights Waste Disposal Services LTD
Master Terms & Conditions of Service (2026)

DEFINITIONS

“Company” means Cartwrights Waste Disposal Services Ltd.

“Customer” means any person, company or organisation placing an order for Services.

“Services” means all services supplied by the Company from time to time, including but not limited to skip hire, roll-on roll-off container hire, grab hire, tipper hire, haulage, road sweeper hire, trade waste collection, hazardous waste services, waste transfer, recycling, processing, treatment, disposal, tipping, supply of aggregates or materials, man and van services, and any associated waste management, environmental or ancillary services.“Equipment” means skips, containers, vehicles or other equipment supplied by the Company.

“Waste” means any material collected, transported, processed or disposed of by the Company.
The Company may provide additional or incidental services not expressly listed above, all of which shall be subject to these Terms.

2. APPLICATION OF TERMS

2.1 These Terms apply to all Services supplied by the Company.
2.2 These Terms override any terms proposed by the Customer unless agreed in writing.
2.3 These Terms apply to all job tickets, contracts, waste transfer notes and other documentation issued by the Company.
2.4 In the event of any conflict between documents, these Master Terms & Conditions shall prevail unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
2.5 Additional terms may apply to hazardous or specialist waste services.

3. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

3.1 The Customer warrants that:

  • Waste is accurately described
  • The correct European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code is provided
  • All applicable legislation is complied with

3.2 The Customer confirms that they:

  • Are the producer of the Waste or authorised to transfer it
  • Have applied the waste hierarchy
  • Have complied with their Duty of Care obligations

3.3 The Customer must not place the following in Equipment unless agreed in writing:

  • Hazardous waste
  • Asbestos
  • Liquids, chemicals, paints, oils
  • Gas bottles or pressurised containers
  • Batteries, WEEE, tyres
  • POPs waste (e.g. sofas and upholstered furniture)
  • Any item prohibited by law or notified by the Company

3.4 The Customer shall be liable for all costs arising from:

  • Misdescribed or contaminated Waste
  • Prohibited items
  • Rejected loads or additional handling

4. HAZARDOUS WASTE

4.1 Hazardous waste must be:

  • Declared in advance
  • Correctly classified
  • Accompanied by appropriate documentation

4.2 The Customer remains responsible for:

  • Classification
  • Packaging
  • Labelling
  • Compliance with all hazardous waste legislation

4.3 The Customer shall indemnify the Company against all liabilities arising from:

  • Incorrect classification
  • Failure to declare hazardous properties
  • Non-compliance with applicable legislation

4.4 The Company reserves the absolute right to refuse, reclassify or return any Waste it considers unsuitable, unsafe or non-compliant.

5. DELIVERY, ACCESS & SITE CONDITIONS

5.1 The Customer must provide safe and suitable access for vehicles and Equipment.
5.2 The Customer is responsible for ensuring the site is suitable for the weight and size of vehicles.
5.3 The Company shall not be liable for damage to:

  • Driveways
  • Underground services
  • Soft ground
  • Kerbs or paving

5.4 Vehicles may leave the public highway at the Customer’s request entirely at the Customer’s risk.
5.5 The Customer shall indemnify the Company against any damage arising from site conditions or access issues.

6. HIGHWAY PLACEMENT

6.1 Where Equipment is placed on a public highway:

  • Permits must be obtained
  • Permit conditions must be complied with

6.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Customer is responsible for:

  • Obtaining permits
  • Associated costs
  • Any fines or penalties

7. USE OF EQUIPMENT

7.1 Equipment must:

  • Be filled level unless otherwise agreed
  • Not be overloaded or made unsafe
  • Not be moved, sublet or interfered with

7.2 The Company may refuse to remove any container that is unsafe or overloaded.
7.3 Additional charges may apply for:

  • Overloading
  • Decanting or reloading
  • Aborted collections

7.4 The Customer is responsible for loss, theft or damage to Equipment (excluding fair wear and tear).

8. HIRE PERIOD

8.1 Hire periods apply as agreed at booking or contract.
8.2 Additional charges may apply for extended hire.
8.3 The Company may recover Equipment after the agreed period without notice.

9. COLLECTION, WAITING TIME & FAILED VISITS

9.1 The Company will use reasonable endeavours to meet requested service times.
9.2 Additional charges may apply where service cannot be completed due to:

  • Inaccessibility
  • Unsafe conditions
  • Overloaded or non-compliant containers

9.3 A reasonable time for loading and unloading shall apply. The Company reserves the right to charge waiting time where vehicles are delayed beyond a reasonable period.

10. CHARGES & PAYMENT

10.1 The Customer agrees to pay all charges for Services provided.
10.2 Additional charges may apply for:

  • Excess weight
  • Prohibited or contaminated Waste
  • Waiting time
  • Failed visits

10.3 Charges may be adjusted where Waste differs from that described.
10.4 Interest may be charged on overdue invoices in accordance with applicable law.
10.5 For consumer customers, all applicable charges will be clearly communicated before the service is
provided.
10.6 The Customer shall be liable for all reasonable costs incurred by the Company arising from breach of these Terms.
10.7 Where credit facilities are provided, payment terms shall be as agreed in writing. The Company reserves
the right to withdraw credit facilities at any time.
10.8 The Company reserves the right to review and adjust its prices from time to time, including where costs
increase or service requirements change.

11. LIABILITY (LIMITATION OF LIABILITY)

11.1 Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

11.2 Subject to clause 11.1, the Company shall have no liability to the Customer for:

  • Loss of profit
  • Loss of business
  • Loss of contracts
  • Loss of revenue
  • Loss of anticipated savings
  • Indirect or consequential loss

11.3 The Company’s total liability to the Customer shall be strictly limited to the total charges paid for the
relevant Services.
11.4 The Company shall not be liable for:

  • Any damage caused by site conditions
  • Any damage arising from access issues
  • Any loss arising from delays beyond its control
  • Any loss arising from the nature or condition of the Waste

11.5 The Customer acknowledges that the Services involve heavy vehicles and equipment and accepts all associated risks unless caused solely by the Company’s negligence.

12. INDEMNITY

The Customer shall fully indemnify and keep indemnified the Company against all claims, losses, damages, costs, fines, penalties or liabilities arising from:

  • Misdescription or incorrect classification of Waste
  • Hazardous or prohibited Waste
  • Breach of environmental legislation
  • Failure to obtain permits or approvals
  • Unsafe or unsuitable site conditions
  • Any act or omission of the Customer or its agents

This indemnity shall apply whether or not the Company has inspected the Waste or site and shall survive completion of the Services and termination of any agreement.

13. FORCE MAJEURE

The Company shall not be liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond its control including weather, traffic, breakdown or industrial action.

14. PROPERTY IN WASTE

14.1 Ownership of Waste shall not transfer to the Company until the Waste has been:

  • Delivered to a Company site or authorised facility; and
  • Inspected and accepted by the Company as compliant with all applicable legislation and these Terms

14.2 Until such acceptance:

  • The Waste shall remain the property and responsibility of the Customer; and
  • The Customer shall retain all legal liability in respect of the Waste.

14.3 The Company reserves the right to:

  • Reject, quarantine or return any Waste that is non-compliant, hazardous, misdescribed or otherwise unsuitable; and
  • Recover all costs associated with such rejection, including transport, handling and disposal.

14.4 Upon acceptance, the Company may process, recycle, recover or dispose of the Waste in accordance with its environmental permits and applicable legislation.
14.5 The Company shall act as carrier of the Waste until acceptance and shall not assume ownership or liability for the Waste during transport.

15. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

The Company operates in accordance with all applicable environmental permits and legislation.

The Customer acknowledges that Waste may be transported, processed, recycled or disposed of at licensed facilities.

16. SUPPLY OF MATERIALS

Where aggregates or materials are supplied:

  • Risk passes on delivery
  • Ownership remains with the Company until payment is received in full

The Company shall not be responsible for materials once delivered and accepted at the delivery location.

17. DATA PROTECTION

The Company processes personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws and uses such data only for service delivery, compliance and administration.

18. TERMINATION

18.1 Where Services are provided under a fixed-term agreement, the agreed minimum period and notice
provisions shall apply.
18.2 The Company may suspend or terminate Services if:

  • The Customer breaches these Terms
  • Unsafe or unlawful conditions arise

19. CONSUMER AND BUSINESS CUSTOMERS

19.1 Where the Customer is acting in the course of a business, these Terms apply in full.
19.2 Where the Customer is a consumer, nothing in these Terms affects their statutory rights.
19.3 For consumer customers:

  • Charges will be clearly explained at the point of booking
  • Additional charges will only apply where reasonably incurred

20. SEVERANCE

If any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force.

21. VARIATION

The Company may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will apply.

22. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

23. ACCEPTANCE

Use of the Company’s Services, signing of any contract, job ticket or duty of care documentation constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

24. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

The Customer acknowledges and agrees that:

  • Waste management and transport involve inherent risks
  • The Company relies on the accuracy of Customer information
  • Waste is not inspected prior to collection in all cases
  • The Customer accepts full responsibility for all Waste placed in Equipment and all consequences arising from its nature or condition.

25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all previous agreements or understandings.

26. NO WAIVER

Failure by the Company to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver.

27. CANCELLATION AND VARIATION

The Company reserves the right to charge for any cancellation or variation of an order, including recovery of costs incurred, loss of profit and any associated losses.

28. SITE USE

Customers and third parties entering any Company site or premises do so entirely at their own risk.

The Company shall not be liable for injury, loss or damage arising from use of its sites except where caused by the Company’s negligence.

All persons must comply with site rules and instructions at all times.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you are unsure whether your Waste is permitted or compliant, you must contact the Company before disposal. Failure to do so may result in additional charges or legal liability.

Company information

www.cartwrightswastedisposal.co.uk
Company Registration No. 3782883
VAT No. 433 9700 50
Waste Carriers Licence. CBDU184395
EA Permit No. EPR/BP3895CR

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