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WARNING: Will YOU Be The Next £5000 Victim Of The Skip Hire "Cowboys"?The law governing skip hire has changed within the last year, some say unfairly. Householders are now liable for fines of up to £5000 if they pick a bad skip hire company. But how can you spot the bad ones when they all look the same? This easy guide shows you how to avoid cowboy skip hire companies and keep yourself out of court. Illegal dumping of household waste – known as "fly-tipping" – is surprisingly common. In 2004, there were 500,000 reported cases of it. Fortunately for householders, the law at that time only punished the person or company doing the fly-tipping – the householder was not held responsible for what happened to their rubbish after it left their door. That has changed. As from 21st November 2005, all householders in England are now responsible for making sure their rubbish is passed on to "authorised carriers" only. In other words, if you use a cowboy skip hire company, you are legally responsible for what they do with your rubbish. And fines can be for up to £5000. However, most householders are still unaware of this responsibility. Unfortunately, ignorance is no excuse, so it's essential you make sure you are dealing with a trustworthy company. But how can you tell whether a company is legitimate or not? Easy… Step 1 – Ask the skip hire company for their Waste Carrier Number. If they cannot provide one, refuse the service, and advise them to speak with the Environment Agency on 0870 850 6506. Step 2 – If they do provide a Waste Carrier Number, you can check that it’s valid by either… a) phoning the Environment Agency on 0870 850 6506 and requesting an instant Waste Carrier Validation Check, or b) checking online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister, then selecting Search Now. By following these simple steps, not only do you protect yourself legally, you also help the environment by making it impossible for the skip hire cowboys to operate. And before you ask, our Waste Carrier Number is BUT/775552. Featured Resources |
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