Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions of Business

These Terms and Conditions of Business govern the relationship between EK Recycling Ltd and its clients for the provision of waste management and recycling services. By requesting or accepting our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Please read these terms carefully before entering into any agreement with us. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not engage our services.

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions:

• "Agreement" means the contract between the Client and Company for the provision of Services
• "Client" means the person, company, or organisation requesting Services from the Company
• "Company" means EK Recycling Ltd, registered in Scotland with company number SC864559
• "Quotation" means a written estimate of charges for Services provided by the Company
• "Services" means waste management, recycling, resource recovery, and related environmental services provided by the Company
• "Waste" means any substance or object which the Client discards, intends to discard, or is required to discard under applicable law
• "Waste Regulations" means all applicable environmental and waste legislation including the Environmental Permitting Regulations and Environmental Protection Act 1990

2. Services

2.1 Service Description

The Company provides waste management and recycling services, which may include:

• Waste collection, transport, and delivery
• Waste segregation and sorting
• Resource recovery and material processing
• Hazardous waste management (where licensed)
• Site environmental assessments
• Waste consultancy and reduction planning

2.2 Customised Services

Services will be delivered in accordance with the specific scope detailed in the relevant Quotation and Agreement. Any variations or additional services must be agreed in writing before implementation.

2.3 Waste Acceptance

The Company reserves the right to refuse any waste material that:

• Is not properly described or classified
• Contains prohibited or hazardous components
• Poses a health, safety, or environmental risk
• Is not properly segregated from incompatible materials
• Violates applicable Waste Regulations

3. Quotations and Pricing

3.1 Quotation Validity

All quotations are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise stated. Quotations are non-binding estimates and do not constitute an Agreement unless formally accepted in writing by both parties.

3.2 Pricing Basis

Quotations are based on:

• Information provided by the Client at the time of quotation
• Expected composition, volume, and weight of waste
• Market commodity prices current at time of quotation
• Regulatory and disposal costs current at time of quotation

3.3 Price Adjustments

The Company reserves the right to adjust pricing if:

• Actual waste composition or volume differs significantly from quotation
• Commodity market prices change substantially
• Regulatory fees or disposal costs increase
• Additional processing or handling becomes necessary

3.4 Excluded Costs

Unless specifically stated in the Quotation, pricing does not include VAT, fuel surcharges, specialist handling fees, or costs resulting from Client non-compliance with Waste Regulations.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Invoicing

The Company will issue invoices for services rendered. Invoices will be provided monthly or as per the Agreement schedule.

4.2 Payment Due

Payment is due within 30 days of invoice issue unless alternative terms are agreed in writing. Payment should be made to the bank account specified on the invoice.

4.3 Late Payment

If payment is not received by the due date, the Company may:

• Charge interest on overdue amounts at 8% per annum plus Bank of England base rate (in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998)
• Suspend provision of further Services until payment is received
• Recover the cost of debt collection proceedings

4.4 Disputed Invoices

The Client must notify the Company of any invoice disputes within 14 days of invoice issue. Failure to dispute within this period constitutes acceptance of the invoice.

5. Cancellation and Termination

5.1 Termination by Client

The Client may terminate an Agreement by providing written notice as follows:

• For Quotations not yet accepted: immediate cancellation at no cost
• For ongoing Services: 30 days written notice, provided no payment arrears exist
• Immediate termination: subject to payment of services rendered and any termination costs

5.2 Termination by Company

The Company may terminate an Agreement immediately if:

• The Client breaches material terms and fails to rectify within 10 days of written notice
• The Client's waste composition materially differs from declared information
• The Client fails to pay invoices within 30 days of due date
• The Client provides false or misleading waste information in breach of Waste Regulations
• Continuation would breach environmental or health and safety law

5.3 Effect of Termination

Termination does not relieve either party of obligations accrued before the termination date, including payment of all fees for services provided.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Consequential Damages Exclusion

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the Services, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profit or revenue
• Loss of business or goodwill
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Reputational harm

6.2 Liability Cap

The Company's total liability under any Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client in the 12 months preceding the claim, or £100,000, whichever is lower.

6.3 Exceptions to Limitations

These liability limitations do not apply to:

• Death or personal injury caused by the Company's negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Breach of statutory duties that cannot be limited
• Environmental damage caused by the Company's breach of law

6.4 Client Responsibility

The Client remains responsible for proper waste classification, segregation, and declaration. The Client shall indemnify the Company against any losses arising from inaccurate waste information or breach of Waste Regulations by the Client.

7. Force Majeure

7.1 Force Majeure Events

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under an Agreement due to force majeure events, including:

• Acts of God (flood, earthquake, extreme weather)
• War, terrorism, or civil unrest
• Government action or regulatory change
• Pandemics or epidemics
• Industrial action or strikes
• Utility failures or network infrastructure damage

7.2 Obligation to Notify

The affected party must notify the other party promptly of any force majeure event and take reasonable steps to mitigate its effects and resume performance.

7.3 Duration

If a force majeure event prevents performance for more than 30 consecutive days, either party may terminate the Agreement without liability for non-performance.

8. Waste Regulations and Compliance

8.1 Client Obligations

The Client shall:

• Comply with all Waste Regulations and environmental legislation
• Provide accurate and truthful waste classification and composition information
• Properly segregate and containerise waste to prevent contamination
• Not knowingly deliver prohibited or illegal waste
• Maintain Duty of Care records and waste transfer notes where required
• Notify the Company immediately if waste composition changes

8.2 Company Compliance

The Company shall:

• Hold all necessary Environment Agency permits and waste carrier licences
• Maintain waste tracking and recovery documentation
• Process waste in accordance with permit conditions and Best Available Techniques
• Report all required statistics and information to regulatory authorities
• Provide waste transfer notes and recovery confirmation documentation

8.3 Regulatory Inspection

The Client consents to regulatory inspection of delivered waste and facilities, and acknowledges that regulatory requirements may necessitate service suspension or termination.

8.4 Cost of Compliance Failures

If the Client's non-compliance with Waste Regulations results in regulatory action or costs, the Client shall reimburse the Company for all associated costs, fines, and remediation expenses.

9. Intellectual Property and Copyright

9.1 Website Content

All content on the EK Recycling Ltd website, including text, images, logos, graphics, design, and layout, is the intellectual property of the Company and protected by copyright law.

9.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view the website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or distribute website content without permission
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Use our logo or branding without authorization
• Remove or alter copyright notices or proprietary information
• Use the website for commercial purposes without explicit permission

9.3 Third-Party Content

Where the website includes third-party content, all rights remain with the original owner. We make no representation regarding ownership of such content.

9.4 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to us (including via contact forms or feedback), you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that content for business purposes, including responding to enquiries and improving our services.

10. Limitation of Use

10.1 Permitted Use

The website is provided for lawful business enquiries and information purposes only. You agree not to:

• Use the website for illegal purposes or to violate any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or systems
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Engage in automated data collection without permission
• Harass or harm other users or staff
• Misrepresent your identity or qualifications

10.2 Suspension of Access

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website for violations of these terms or applicable law.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions, and all Agreements between the Client and Company, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

11.2 Jurisdiction

You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for any legal proceedings arising from or related to your use of the website or Services.

11.3 Dispute Resolution

Before commencing legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through the courts of England and Wales.

12. Entire Agreement

12.1 Complete Understanding

These Terms and Conditions, together with the applicable Quotation and any written Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Company and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements.

12.2 Amendment

These Terms and Conditions may not be amended except by written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

12.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be effective unless in writing. Failure to enforce any right does not constitute waiver of that right.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or our Services, please contact us:

These Terms and Conditions are effective from February 2026 and apply to all Services provided by EK Recycling Ltd.

Last reviewed and updated: February 2026

Next review date: February 2027