Contaminated fuel collection in Hampstead
In brief
Contaminated fuel collection in Hampstead: City Fuel Services collects petrol, diesel and gas oil holding water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge from commercial sites, about 155 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 | Hampstead, Camden, England |
| Nearest postcode districts | NW3 (less than a mile), NW6 (about 1 mile), NW5 (about 2 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 155 miles south-east, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |
Contaminated fuel collection in Hampstead: 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 Hampstead
Sites near Hampstead are covered as part of London. The nearest postcode districts are NW3, NW6 and NW5, and these neighbouring places are on our list too.
- West Hampstead less than a mile
- South Hampstead less than a mile
- Vale of Health less than a mile
- Gospel Oak about 1 mile
- St John's Wood about 1 mile
- North End, Camden about 1 mile
Describing contaminated fuel in Hampstead
Photos of the containers and of a settled sample speed things up for sites around Hampstead, and they help us bring the right equipment.
Waste fuel from Hampstead is hazardous waste under the Environment Agency's rules for England. Each load moves on a hazardous waste consignment note, and producers keep their copies for three years.
Questions about contaminated fuel collection in Hampstead
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 Hampstead that have stood with water in them are where it usually turns up.
Will contaminated fuel from Hampstead 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.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste rules for England; GOV.UK: digital waste tracking.