Who collects diesel left in a tank being decommissioned?

In brief

City Fuel Services collects diesel left in a tank being decommissioned from anyone holding it across England, Wales and mainland Scotland. The fuel above the sludge is usually recoverable and can earn a rebate; the sludge carries a charge. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.

What we need to collect diesel in a tank being decommissioned

We need five things: who and where you are, how much waste diesel there is, what it is and anything mixed in, how it is stored and reached, and whether this is a one-off.

Checking diesel before collection

A sample in a clear jar shows water, haze and sediment; water-finding paste on a dipstick shows free water at the bottom of a tank. Laboratory tests measure flash point, density, water content and microbial contamination.

How City Fuel Services handles waste diesel

Every load of waste 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

Uplift: The fuel trade's word for a collection: pumping fuel out of a tank or container and taking it away.
Waste carrier registration: Registration with the regulator that allows a business to transport waste. Check it on the public register before handing waste over.

Key facts
Situation	In a tank being decommissioned
Priority	Fit it to the contractor's programme: tanks must be emptied before cleaning or removal.
Fuel	Diesel
Also called	DERV (diesel engine road vehicle), road diesel, white diesel
Waste code	13 07 01* (fuel oil and diesel)