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title: Contaminated fuel collection in Darlaston | West Midlands
url: https://cityfuel.services/contaminated-fuel-collection/darlaston/
publisher: City Fuel Services Ltd
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# Contaminated fuel collection in Darlaston

In brief

Contaminated fuel collection in Darlaston: City Fuel Services collects petrol, diesel and gas oil holding water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge from commercial sites, about 65 miles from our Droylsden site. Lightly contaminated loads can still earn a rebate; heavy contamination usually carries a charge. Call [07950 582635](tel:+447950582635) or [send an enquiry](https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/).

**Contaminated fuel collection in Darlaston: 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 | Darlaston, West Midlands, England |
| Nearest postcode districts | [WV13](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/wv13/) (about 1 mile), [WS10](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/ws10/) (about 1 mile), [WS2](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/ws2/) (about 2 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 65 miles south, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |

## Contaminated fuel collection in Darlaston: what we collect

- Water from rain, condensation or worn seals
- Diesel bug: the slime and sludge that block filters
- AdBlue drained with the fuel
- Engine, gearbox or hydraulic oil mixed in

## Sites around Darlaston

These are the places around Darlaston we also collect from. The nearest other town is Willenhall (WV13), less than a mile away, and the nearest postcode districts are WV13, WS10 and WS2.

- [Darlaston Green less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/darlaston-green/)
- [Woods Bank less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/woods-bank/)
- [King's Hill, West Midlands less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/kings-hill-west-midlands/)
- [Fallings Heath less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/fallings-heath/)
- [The Lunt less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/the-lunt/)
- [Bentley, West Midlands less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/bentley-west-midlands/)

## Describing contaminated fuel in Darlaston

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.

Moving waste fuel from Darlaston 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 Darlaston

### Will contaminated fuel from Darlaston always cost me money?

Not always. Fuel with a little water or another material can still have recoverable value. Sludge, tank bottoms and heavy diesel bug usually carry a charge.

### 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 Darlaston.

### 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.

**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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City Fuel Services Ltd, Fairfield Road, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6AX. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry at https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/.