What paperwork do I need for petrol recovered from a spill clean-up?
In brief
Spill wastes are hazardous waste; keep the incident record with the consignment notes. Discarded petrol is coded 13 07 02* (petrol) and carried as UN1203, class 3, packing group II. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
What goes on the consignment note
The note records what the waste is and its code, how much there is, its hazards, and who produced, carried and received it, with signatures at each stage.
Petrol from a spill clean-up: the situation
Fuel pumped or skimmed up after a spill is often mixed with water, soil, absorbents or debris. Keep recovered liquid separate from used absorbents and soil, in closed containers, and record what was spilled and where.
How City Fuel Services handles waste petrol
City Fuel Services buys, collects and handles waste petrol for businesses, public bodies, farms and households. Describe the load and we come back with terms before booking the collection.
Terms used in this answer
- Duty of care
- The legal duty on anyone who produces or holds waste to keep it safe, describe it accurately, pass it only to an authorised person and keep the paperwork.
- Consignment note
- The document that travels with hazardous waste from the producer to the receiving site. Each person in the chain completes and signs their part.
| Situation | From a spill clean-up |
|---|---|
| Priority | Promptly, so the spill does not spread or recur. |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol |
| Also called | gasoline, motor spirit, unleaded |
| Waste code | 13 07 02* (petrol) |
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Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste.