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

In brief

For waste red diesel anywhere in Essex, from Basildon to the smallest village, City Fuel Services assesses the load, agrees the terms and collects. Waste red 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 Essex for waste red diesel

- [Basildon](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-basildon/)
- [Billericay](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-billericay/)
- [Braintree](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-braintree/)
- [Brentwood](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-brentwood/)
- [Brightlingsea](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-brightlingsea/)
- [Burnham-On-Crouch](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-burnham-on-crouch/)
- [Canvey Island](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-canvey-island/)
- [Chelmsford](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-chelmsford/)
- [Chigwell](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-chigwell/)
- [Chipping Ongar](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-chipping-ongar/)
- [Clacton-On-Sea](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-clacton-on-sea/)
- [Colchester](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-colchester/)
- [Epping](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-epping/)
- [Frinton-On-Sea](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-frinton-on-sea/)
- [Grays](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-grays/)
- [Great Dunmow](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-great-dunmow/)
- [Halstead, Essex](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-halstead-essex/)
- [Harlow](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-harlow/)
- [Harwich](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-harwich/)
- [Loughton, Essex](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-loughton-essex/)
- [Maldon](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-maldon/)
- [Rayleigh](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-rayleigh/)
- [Saffron Walden](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-saffron-walden/)
- [Southend-on-Sea](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-southend-on-sea/)
- [Stansted Mountfitchet](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-stansted-mountfitchet/)
- [Tilbury](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-tilbury/)
- [Waltham Abbey](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-waltham-abbey/)
- [Walton-On-The-Naze](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-walton-on-the-naze/)
- [West Mersea](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-west-mersea/)
- [Wickford](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-wickford/)
- [Witham](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-witham/)
- [Wivenhoe](https://cityfuel.services/questions/who-buys-waste-red-diesel-in-wivenhoe/)

## Essex: postcode areas and councils

Essex takes in the CM, SS, CO, RM, IG, CB, EN postcode areas and the council areas of Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock.

## Collecting waste red diesel across Essex

Our vehicles reach Essex, about 165 miles from Droylsden, along roads such as M25, M11, A12 and A127. Larger loads and regular collections make the longest trips worthwhile.

## Rules for waste red diesel in Essex

In England the Environment Agency regulates hazardous waste. Producers no longer have to register (that ended in 2016), every load moves on a hazardous waste consignment note kept for three years, and since 1 October 2026 permitted sites that receive the waste report it through Digital Waste Tracking.

## How City Fuel Services handles waste red diesel

We collect waste red diesel 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.

**Key facts**

| Area | [Essex](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/essex/) |
| --- | --- |
| Region | East of England |
| Postcode areas | CM, SS, CO, RM, IG, CB, EN |
| Postcode districts | 68 |
| Towns and villages | 964 |
| From Droylsden | About 165 miles from Droylsden |
| Fuel | [Red diesel](https://cityfuel.services/fuels/red-diesel/) |
| Also called | gas oil, rebated diesel, marked gas oil |

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## Red diesel in brief

Red diesel is gas oil: a middle-distillate fuel close to road diesel, made to BS 2869 for off-road engines, heating and power. Clean, dry gas oil recovers well.

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

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