Do you know your responsibilities for waste? This Go Hire It guide looks at the skip hire duty of care and some facts people do not often consider when it comes disposing of waste.
Your Duty of Care for Skip Hire
Do you know what the legal responsibilities are when you hire a skip? Here is almost everything you need to know before you hire a skip.
Is the skip supplier licensed?
The first thing to check when it comes to waste disposal is whether the skip hire company is actually licensed to manage waste. A properly licensed skip company will be able to show you their waste carriers’ registration document.
Is your waste going to be sent to a licensed landfill or waste transfer station?
In 2018, England had a million fly-tipping incidents, with 66% coming from household waste – so you must make sure your waste is going to a licensed location. Whether you are intending to hire a skip or dispose of the waste yourself, you still remain legally responsible for all of your waste.
Waste transfer note
The next thing is to get a waste transfer note, which serves as proof that the waste was dealt with responsibly and lawfully.
Here some of questions that are answered by this form:
- Are they licensed and do they have a permit?
- Have you described the waste?
- How is the waste stored?
- Is it licensed and does it have a permit?
- Where is the waste being collected from?
- Where is the waste being disposed?
- Who is collecting the waste?
- Who is producing the waste?
Remember that some simple checks before you hire a skip can save you from a hefty fine. Make sure you know your responsibilities regarding waste!
Martlands Waste Management
Go Hire It recommends Martlands for Skelmersdale Skip Hire. They can provide all the skips you need and even recycle your waste at a dedicated recycling centre and take all major credit cards. Martlands Skip Hire is a Licensed Waste Carrier and Site Operator. Call them for Skip Hire on a regional number below:-
Ormskirk Skip Hire 01704 779345
Southport Skip Hire 01704 779345
Lostock Skip Hire 01772 364399
Bamber Bridge Skip Hire 01772 364 399
Chorley Skip Hire 01257 752399
Leyland Skip Hire 01772 364399