Where does waste red diesel come from at marinas and boatyards?
In brief
Boat tanks with water, diesel bug and phase-separated petrol, and fuel drained during engine work and winterisation. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
Common problems with red diesel at marinas
Water in red diesel: water is where most diesel problems start. Diesel bug in red diesel: the microbes form slime and sludge that block filters and injectors, and produce acids that corrode tanks and fuel systems. Old red diesel: old diesel forms gums and acids, mostly from its biodiesel content, which block filters and injectors.
Containers at marinas
Drums, cans, small tanks and fuel berth tanks.
How City Fuel Services handles waste red diesel
Every load of waste red diesel is assessed before anything is booked. Tell us the quantity, the containers and any contamination; we confirm the terms, collect with a suitable vehicle, and take it to a permitted facility on a consignment note.
Terms used in this answer
- Mixed fuel
- Petrol and diesel that have ended up in the same container, usually when vehicles are drained during depollution.
- Diesel bug
- Bacteria and fungi that grow where water meets diesel in a tank. They form slime and sludge that block filters.
| Sector | Marinas and boatyards |
|---|---|
| Typical containers | Drums, cans, small tanks and fuel berth tanks. |
| Fuel | Gas oil (red diesel) |
| Also called | gas oil, rebated diesel, marked gas oil |
| Waste code | 13 07 01* (fuel oil and diesel) |
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Official guidance: GOV.UK: hazardous waste.