How do I work out how much non-recoverable fuel waste I have?
In brief
For a tank, dip it or read its gauge and use the tank's calibration chart; for an IBC, read the scale on the side (a full IBC holds 1,000 litres); count drums at 205 litres each when full and cans at their marked size. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
Converting non-recoverable fuel waste from litres to weight
Weight depends on what the material is; a rough estimate in litres is enough for us to start.
Why the quantity of non-recoverable fuel waste matters
Quantity decides the vehicle, the time on site and the terms: larger loads usually earn better terms.
Non-recoverable fuel waste in practice
Tank cleaning and decommissioning produce most non-recoverable fuel waste; the fuel above the sludge layer is often still recoverable and is quoted separately.
How City Fuel Services handles non-recoverable fuel waste
We collect non-recoverable fuel waste from cans and drums up to bulk tanks, across England, Wales and mainland Scotland, from our licensed site in Droylsden, Manchester. Terms, a rebate or a charge, are agreed before collection.
Terms used in this answer
- IBC (intermediate bulk container)
- A plastic tank, usually holding 1,000 litres, in a steel cage on a pallet base. The most common container for drained fuel.
| Classification | Codes from List of Wastes chapter 16 07 or 13 07, depending on the material |
|---|---|
| Route | Treatment or energy recovery, not fuel recovery |
| Fuel | Unusable fuel |
| Also called | tank bottoms, fuel sludge, fuel-water emulsions |
| Waste code | 16 07 08* or 13 07 03* (wastes from tank cleaning containing oil, or other fuels; the right code depends on the material) |
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Non-recoverable fuel waste in brief
Non-recoverable fuel waste is fuel-contaminated material with no recoverable fuel value: tank bottoms and sludge, emulsions that are mostly water, and fuel mixed with chemicals or solids. There is no fuel value to recover, so a collection charge applies, quoted before collection.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste.