Contaminated fuel collection in Heywood (OL10)
In brief
Contaminated fuel collection in Heywood (OL10): City Fuel Services collects petrol, diesel and gas oil holding water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge from commercial sites, about 8 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 | Heywood, Greater Manchester, England |
| Nearest postcode districts | OL10 (less than a mile), OL11 (about 2 miles), BL9 (about 3 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 8 miles north, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |
Contaminated fuel collection in Heywood (OL10): 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 Heywood (OL10)
Sites near Heywood (OL10) are covered as part of Greater Manchester. The nearest postcode districts are OL10, OL11 and BL9, and these neighbouring places are on our list too.
- Captain Fold less than a mile
- Heady Hill less than a mile
- Broadfield, Greater Manchester less than a mile
- Hooley Brow less than a mile
- Summit (OL10) less than a mile
- Crimble less than a mile
Describing contaminated fuel in Heywood (OL10)
Photos of the containers and of a settled sample speed things up for sites around Heywood (OL10), and they help us bring the right equipment.
Collections from Heywood (OL10) follow English rules: the fuel is hazardous waste, it travels on a hazardous waste consignment note, and the permitted site that receives it records it on the Digital Waste Tracking service.
Questions about contaminated fuel collection in Heywood (OL10)
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 Heywood (OL10).
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 Heywood (OL10) 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.