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title: Who collects waste diesel in Cornwall?
url: https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-collects-waste-diesel-in-cornwall/
publisher: City Fuel Services Ltd
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# Who collects waste diesel in Cornwall?

In brief

Yes. Cornwall is one of our 61 coverage areas, about 245 miles from Droylsden, and we collect waste diesel from every one of its 45 postcode districts. Waste diesel can earn a rebate or carry a collection charge, depending on its volume, quality, contamination and access, and on the oil market on the day. Call [07950 582635](tel:+447950582635) or [send an enquiry](https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/).

## Towns in Cornwall for waste diesel

- [Bodmin](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-bodmin/)
- [Bude](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-bude/)
- [Camborne](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-camborne/)
- [Falmouth](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-falmouth/)
- [Fowey](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-fowey/)
- [Helston](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-helston/)
- [Higher Larrick](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-higher-larrick/)
- [Launceston](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-launceston/)
- [Liskeard](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-liskeard/)
- [Looe](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-looe/)
- [Lostwithiel](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-lostwithiel/)
- [Newlyn](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-newlyn/)
- [Newquay](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-newquay/)
- [Padstow](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-padstow/)
- [Penryn](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-penryn/)
- [Penzance](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-penzance/)
- [Redruth](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-redruth/)
- [Saltash](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-saltash/)
- [Seaton, Cornwall](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-seaton-cornwall/)
- [St Austell](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-st-austell/)
- [St Ives, Cornwall](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-st-ives-cornwall/)
- [Stratton, Cornwall](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-stratton-cornwall/)
- [Torpoint](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-torpoint/)
- [Truro](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-truro/)
- [Wadebridge](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-diesel-in-wadebridge/)

## Cornwall: postcode areas and councils

Cornwall takes in the PL, TR, EX postcode areas and the council areas of Cornwall.

## Collecting waste diesel across Cornwall

Our vehicles reach Cornwall, about 245 miles from Droylsden, along roads such as A30, A38 and A39. Larger loads and regular collections make the longest trips worthwhile.

## Rules for waste diesel in Cornwall

Across Cornwall, discarded fuel is hazardous waste, moved on a consignment note by a registered carrier and kept on record for three years.

## How City Fuel Services handles waste diesel

Send us the five details: business and postcode, roughly how much waste diesel there is, what it is and any contamination, how it is stored and reached, and whether you need one collection or regular ones. We assess it, confirm a rebate or a collection charge, and collect on a consignment note.

**Key facts**

| Area | [Cornwall](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/cornwall/) |
| --- | --- |
| Region | South West England |
| Postcode areas | PL, TR, EX |
| Postcode districts | 45 |
| Towns and villages | 1,456 |
| From Droylsden | About 245 miles from Droylsden |
| Fuel | [Diesel](https://cityfuel.services/fuels/diesel/) |
| Also called | DERV (diesel engine road vehicle), road diesel, white diesel |

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## Diesel in brief

Diesel is a middle-distillate fuel refined from crude oil for compression-ignition engines. Waste diesel is one of the more valuable waste fuels because most of a typical load is recoverable.

**Official guidance:** [GOV.UK: hazardous waste](https://www.gov.uk/dispose-hazardous-waste).

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