General

Our mobile skip bins are designed for general household waste, green waste and light construction materials and are not suitable for heavy or hazardous materials. The Hirer will be responsible for any costs associated with the disposal of the hazardous materials list below. Loads over your hire weight limit may incur additional fees at the rate of $30 per 100 kgs. The load limit of our skip bins is 1000kg. Loads over this limit may violate regulations and lead to additional fees – at the rate of $30 per 100kg (or part thereof) over the limit.

Those who hire our mobile skip bins must carefully read through the below terms and conditions. Upon booking, the Hirer agrees to abide by these terms and conditions as part of the Rental Agreement. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Tow It Skip Bins.

Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions are legally binding under the Rental Agreement, including the disclaimer from all liability for damage and/or injury.

1. The following is a list detailing what is considered as a hazardous material and should not be disposed of in our mobile skip bins under any circumstances:

• • Radioactive Waste
  • Paint
  • Batteries
  • Acids
  • Oils
  • Fuel
  • Medical Waste
  • Asbestos

Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material. Those who incorrectly dispose of asbestos may be criminally prosecuted. The Hirer will be held liable for any asbestos that is found in the skip bin, and will be responsible for any costs associated with proper disposal of the asbestos.

2. Our mobile skip bins are made for general waste they are not designed for extremely heavy materials. 1-2 wheelbarrows of light construction materials may be placed in the skip bins. These materials include:

• • Timber
  • Plaster
  • Tiles
  • Concrete
  • Bricks

3. Our skip bins must not be filled over a weight of 1000kgs. Loads over this limit will violate regulations and lead to additional fees. The skip bin may be weighed upon return and the Hirer is liable for any penalties incurred.
4. In the event that the Hirer is picking up the skip bin, the Hirer holds liability for any fines incurred while in possession of the skip. This includes but is not limited to illegal parking, failing to secure the load or overloading the skip.
5. In the event of the skip bin being involved in an accident, the Hirer must notify Tow It Skip Bins as soon as possible.
6. The Hirer must supply a valid driver’s license and credit card (or one other form of identification) at the commencement of the Rental Agreement. The Hirer agrees to these being photocopied and retained by Tow It Skip Bins.
7. The Hirer must ensure the skip bin is only towed by a vehicle if the weight is within the vehicle’s appropriate towing capacity. Refer to your vehicle’s Owners’ Manual for towing capacity.
8. Full payment for skip bin hire is required at the point of delivery of the skip bin.
9. The Hirer agrees that the deposit may be retained by Tow It Skip Bins to meet administrative costs if the Hirer does not return the skip bin at the end of the agreed hire period or wishes to extend the hire period. The Hirer also agrees that the Tow It Skip Bins can retain the deposit if the skip bin is returned with damaged or missing parts. The Hirer will be held liable for the cost of any repairs or replacement parts as identified by Tow It Skip Bins.

10. The Hirer must make sure the tow vehicle is fitted with a proper towing bracket, wiring for lights, safety chains and towing bracket.
11. The Hirer must ensure the skip bin is not used for any illegal purposes, hiring or lending out to other parties or otherwise part with the skip bin from their control.
12. The Hirer acknowledges that the skip bin is the property of Tow It Skip Bins. The Hirer acknowledges that they have no right, title or interest in the skip bin at any time, other than that is hired by the Hirer.
13. The Hirer must have the skip bin ready for retrieval on the date that is agreed as the end of the hire period as per the Rental Agreement.
    The Hirer must request an extension by telephone at least 24 hours before the end of the existing hire period if needed. The stipulated daily hire rate will be charged if the Hirer does not have the skip bin ready for retrieval at the end of the agreed hire period.

14. Tow It Skip Bins reserves the right to NOT refund any monies if the Hirer chooses to have the skip bin picked up prior to the end of the hire period. This is at the complete discretion of Tow It Skip Bins. If a refund is approved, Tow It Skip Bins is able to refund the Hirer through the same facility through which payment was made.
15. Tow It Skip Bins values the replacement of a mobile skip bin at $8,000+GST. The Hirer agrees to this value upon entering a Rental Agreement.
16. Once the Hirer makes payment for the skip bin, the Rental Agreement commences and the skip bin leaves the physical possession of Tow It Skip Bins, all the risks stipulated in the terms and conditions are passed onto the Hirer. The Hirer indemnifies Tow It Skip Bins and will keep all employees indemnified with regards to:
       a. Damage or loss of any kind (including legal costs of a solicitor and own client basis) from any act, omission, or breach of this agreement or any law or regulation by the Hirer, its officers, or employees or any person permitted by the hirer to use the mobile skip bin trailer;
       b. Any claims by any person for injury to property or person, including consequential loss, arising from the use of the mobile skip bin.

17. Tow It Skip Bins will not be held liable for any injuries suffered by the Hirer, their agents or any third parties as a result of using the skip bin during the Rental Agreement.
18. Tow It Skip Bins will not be held liable for any consequential losses arising out of the use of or inability to use the mobile skip bin.
19. The Hirer is liable if the mobile skip bin is damaged, stolen or involved in any accident during the Rental Agreement, regardless of whether the mobile skip bin is attached or detached from any vehicle. The Hirer is responsible for any items carried or stored within the mobile skip bin along with any injury sustained by the Hirer or any third party.
20. The Hirer agrees to pay Tow It Skip Bins for the full value of the mobile skip bins in the event of the skip bin being damaged, stolen, confiscated, impounded or destroyed. This amount is payable at the conclusion of the hire period. Tow It Skip Bins reserves the right to charge a daily fee until the Hirer pays such monies in full.
21. The Hirer agrees to pay Tow It Skip Bins in full to cover any costs associated with repairs or replacement parts in the event of the mobile skip bin being stolen or damaged during the period of the Rental Agreement. Such parts and/or repairs will be supplied/undertaken by an authorized agent and charged accordingly.
22. The Hirer agrees to immediately inform Tow It Skip Bins of any required repairs, replacements or adjustments and will not authorize any third party to carry out such repairs, replacements or adjustments without the prior consent of Tow It Skip Bins. The Hirer uses the mobile skip bins at his or her own risk, and the manufacturer’s stated tolerances must not be exceeded.
23. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to inspect the mobile skip bins at the commencement of the Rental Agreement and agrees that the trailer is received in good working condition. The Hirer agrees that the mobile skip bin will be returned in the same condition with ordinary wear and tear taken into account.

24. In the event of the mobile skip bins not being returned to Tow It Skip Bins at the end of the hire period, the Hirer agrees that Tow It Skip Bins may pass on copies of the supplied documentation of identification to the police to assist with their investigations.
    Tow It Skip Bins will report a mobile skip bin as stolen if it is not returned at the end of the agreed hire period. The Hirer will be deemed to be in unlawful possession of the mobile skip bin any time after the end of the hire period as stipulated in the signed Rental Agreement.
25. The Hirer agrees to pay any court costs and solicitor fees on behalf of Tow It Skip Bins if any legal action is required to recover the mobile skip bin, recover the value of a lost or stolen skip bin, or recover the cost of repairs or replacement parts for the skip bin due to the Hirer not complying with the terms and conditions of hire.
26. The Hirer agrees that the load placed in the mobile skip bin will be fully and properly secured by closing and securing lids during transportation and periods when the skip bin is not in use. Failing to secure the mobile skip bin or loading it over the rim can lead to fines from relevant authorities. Any such fines incurred are the Hirer’s full responsibility on a solicitor and own client basis.
27. Any overdue payments will be charged interest at a rate of 18% per annum.

28. Tow It Skip Bins is entitled to serve notices on the address specified on the front of the Rental Agreement.

    If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us.