Contaminated fuel collection in Blyth (NE24)
In brief
Contaminated fuel collection in Blyth (NE24): City Fuel Services collects petrol, diesel and gas oil holding water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge from commercial sites, about 115 miles from our Droylsden site. Lightly contaminated loads can still earn a rebate; heavy contamination usually carries a charge. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
| Material | Fuel with water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge |
|---|---|
| What decides value | How much fuel is left, and what the contamination is |
| Payment | Rebate for light contamination; charge for heavy |
| Location | Blyth, Northumberland, England |
| Nearest postcode districts | NE24 (less than a mile), NE22 (about 3 miles), NE62 (about 4 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 115 miles north, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |
Contaminated fuel collection in Blyth (NE24): what we collect
- Diesel bug: the slime and sludge that block filters
- AdBlue drained with the fuel
- Engine, gearbox or hydraulic oil mixed in
- Sediment and rust from old tanks and drums
Sites around Blyth (NE24)
These are the places around Blyth (NE24) we also collect from. The nearest other town is Bedlington, about 3 miles away, and the nearest postcode districts are NE24, NE22 and NE62.
- Cowpen less than a mile
- North Blyth less than a mile
- Bebside about 1 mile
- Newsham, Northumberland about 1 mile
- Cambois about 1 mile
- New Delaval about 1 mile
Describing contaminated fuel in Blyth (NE24)
Photos of the containers and of a settled sample speed things up for sites around Blyth (NE24), and they help us bring the right equipment.
In England, where Blyth (NE24) is, waste fuel is hazardous waste regulated by the Environment Agency. You complete your part of the consignment note on the day and keep it with your records for three years.
Questions about contaminated fuel collection in Blyth (NE24)
Can you take fuel with AdBlue in it?
Yes. Tell us it is there and roughly how much; AdBlue is mostly water, so it reduces the recoverable fuel in a load from Blyth (NE24).
Do I need to test the fuel first?
No. A description, photos and a look at a sample in a clear jar are enough for us to start.
What is diesel bug?
A growth of bacteria and fungi where water meets diesel. Tanks around Blyth (NE24) that have stood with water in them are where it usually turns up.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste rules for England; GOV.UK: digital waste tracking.