Contaminated fuel collection in Chard
In brief
Contaminated fuel collection in Chard: City Fuel Services collects petrol, diesel and gas oil holding water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge from commercial sites, about 185 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 | Chard, Somerset, England |
| Nearest postcode districts | TA20 (less than a mile), TA19 (about 5 miles), TA17 (about 6 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 185 miles south, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |
Contaminated fuel collection in Chard: what we collect
- Engine, gearbox or hydraulic oil mixed in
- Sediment and rust from old tanks and drums
- Water from rain, condensation or worn seals
- Diesel bug: the slime and sludge that block filters
Sites around Chard
These are the places around Chard we also collect from. The nearest other town is Ilminster, about 5 miles away, and the nearest postcode districts are TA20, TA19 and TA17.
- Furnham less than a mile
- Forton, Somerset less than a mile
- Crimchard less than a mile
- Wreath about 1 mile
- Nimmer about 1 mile
- New England, Somerset about 1 mile
Describing contaminated fuel in Chard
A clear jar and five minutes tell us most of what we need: look for a water layer at the bottom, slime between layers, and a red tint that points to gas oil.
In England, where Chard 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 Chard
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 Chard.
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 Chard 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.