Contaminated fuel collection in Falkirk
In brief
For contaminated fuel collection in Falkirk, tell us what got into the fuel and roughly how much. We collect from tanks, bowsers, IBCs and drums around the FK1 district and agree terms after assessment. 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 | Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland |
| Nearest postcode districts | FK1 (about 1 mile), FK2 (about 1 mile), FK5 (about 2 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 185 miles north, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Special waste consignment note |
Contaminated fuel collection in Falkirk: what we collect
- Sediment and rust from old tanks and drums
- Water from rain, condensation or worn seals
- Diesel bug: the slime and sludge that block filters
- AdBlue drained with the fuel
Sites around Falkirk
Sites near Falkirk are covered as part of Forth Valley. The nearest postcode districts are FK1, FK2 and FK5, and these neighbouring places are on our list too.
- Grahamston less than a mile
- Merchiston, Falkirk less than a mile
- Middlefield, Falkirk less than a mile
- Bantaskin less than a mile
- Callendar Park less than a mile
- Bankside less than a mile
Describing contaminated fuel in Falkirk
Photos of the containers and of a settled sample speed things up for sites around Falkirk, and they help us bring the right equipment.
Waste fuel collected in Falkirk is consigned under Scotland's special waste rules, with a SEPA code on every consignment note.
Questions about contaminated fuel collection in Falkirk
What is diesel bug?
A growth of bacteria and fungi where water meets diesel. Tanks around Falkirk that have stood with water in them are where it usually turns up.
Will contaminated fuel from Falkirk 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 Falkirk.
Official guidance: SEPA: special waste.