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title: Contaminated fuel collection in Brighton (BN1) | East Sussex
url: https://cityfuel.services/contaminated-fuel-collection/brighton-east-sussex/
publisher: City Fuel Services Ltd
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# Contaminated fuel collection in Brighton (BN1)

In brief

For contaminated fuel collection in Brighton (BN1), tell us what got into the fuel and roughly how much. We collect from tanks, bowsers, IBCs and drums around the BN1 district and agree terms after assessment. Call [07950 582635](tel:+447950582635) or [send an enquiry](https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/).

**Contaminated fuel collection in Brighton (BN1): key facts**

| 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 | Brighton, East Sussex, England |
| Nearest postcode districts | [BN1](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/bn1/) (less than a mile), [BN2](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/bn2/) (about 2 miles), [BN3](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/bn3/) (about 2 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 200 miles south-east, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |

## Contaminated fuel collection in Brighton (BN1): what we collect

- AdBlue drained with the fuel
- Engine, gearbox or hydraulic oil mixed in
- Sediment and rust from old tanks and drums
- Water from rain, condensation or worn seals

## Sites around Brighton (BN1)

Brighton (BN1) sits within our East Sussex coverage. Its nearest postcode districts are BN1, BN2 and BN3, and these neighbouring places are on our list as well.

- [Hollingdean less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/hollingdean/)
- [Preston, East Sussex less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/preston-east-sussex/)
- [Withdean less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/withdean/)
- [Moulsecomb about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/moulsecomb/)
- [Hollingbury about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/hollingbury/)
- [East Moulsecoomb about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/east-moulsecoomb/)

## Describing contaminated fuel in Brighton (BN1)

Photos of the containers and of a settled sample speed things up for sites around Brighton (BN1), and they help us bring the right equipment.

Moving waste fuel from Brighton (BN1) is covered by the hazardous waste rules for England: a registered carrier, a hazardous waste consignment note for each load, and records kept for three years.

## Questions about contaminated fuel collection in Brighton (BN1)

### 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 Brighton (BN1).

### 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 Brighton (BN1) that have stood with water in them are where it usually turns up.

**Official guidance:** [GOV.UK: hazardous waste rules for England](https://www.gov.uk/dispose-hazardous-waste); [GOV.UK: digital waste tracking](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-waste-tracking-check-if-you-need-to-report-the-waste-you-receive).

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