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title: Contaminated fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9)
url: https://cityfuel.services/contaminated-fuel-collection/prestwick-south-ayrshire/
publisher: City Fuel Services Ltd
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# Contaminated fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9)

In brief

Contaminated fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9): City Fuel Services collects petrol, diesel and gas oil holding water, AdBlue, oil, coolant or sludge from commercial sites, about 170 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 Prestwick (KA9): 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 | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nearest postcode districts | [KA9](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/ka9/) (less than a mile), [KA8](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/ka8/) (about 2 miles), [KA7](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/ka7/) (about 3 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 170 miles north-west, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Special waste consignment note |

## Contaminated fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9): what we collect

- Diesel bug: the slime and sludge that block filters
- AdBlue drained with the fuel
- Engine, gearbox or hydraulic oil mixed in
- Sediment and rust from old tanks and drums

## Sites around Prestwick (KA9)

Prestwick (KA9) sits within our Ayrshire coverage. Its nearest postcode districts are KA9, KA8 and KA7, and these neighbouring places are on our list as well.

- [Woodfield, South Ayrshire less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/woodfield-south-ayrshire/)
- [Newton on Ayr about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/newton-on-ayr/)
- [Whitletts about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/whitletts/)
- [Heathfield, South Ayrshire about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/heathfield-south-ayrshire/)
- [Monkton, South Ayrshire about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/monkton-south-ayrshire/)
- [Wallacetown (KA8) about 2 miles](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/wallacetown-south-ayrshire-ka8/)

## Describing contaminated fuel in Prestwick (KA9)

Photos of the containers and of a settled sample speed things up for sites around Prestwick (KA9), and they help us bring the right equipment.

Scottish rules apply in Prestwick (KA9): waste fuel is special waste, consigned on a SEPA special waste consignment note wherever in the UK it is going.

## Questions about contaminated fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9)

### Will contaminated fuel from Prestwick (KA9) 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 Prestwick (KA9).

### 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:** [SEPA: special waste](https://www.sepa.gov.uk/regulations/waste/special-waste).

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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/.