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title: Redundant fuel collection in Blackwood (G68)
url: https://cityfuel.services/redundant-fuel-collection/blackwood-north-lanarkshire/
publisher: City Fuel Services Ltd
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# Redundant fuel collection in Blackwood (G68)

In brief

For redundant fuel collection in Blackwood (G68), tell us the tank or container sizes, roughly what is in them and your deadline. We plan a one-off collection around it and agree terms after assessment. Call [07950 582635](tel:+447950582635) or [send an enquiry](https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/).

**Redundant fuel collection in Blackwood (G68): key facts**

| Material | Old, surplus or out-of-specification fuel |
| --- | --- |
| Usual containers | Tanks, bowsers, IBCs, drums |
| Collections | Usually one-off, booked to your deadline |
| Location | Blackwood, North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Nearest postcode districts | [G68](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/g68/) (about 1 mile), [G65](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/g65/) (about 2 miles), [G67](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/g67/) (about 2 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 185 miles north-west, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Special waste consignment note |

## Redundant fuel collection in Blackwood (G68): what we collect

- Fuel from tanks being replaced or taken out of use
- Stock left when a fleet or plant changes fuel
- Fuel that has failed a test or gone out of specification
- Old diesel, petrol, gas oil or kerosene left in tanks

## Sites around Blackwood (G68)

Sites near Blackwood (G68) are covered as part of Glasgow and the Clyde. The nearest postcode districts are G68, G65 and G67, and these neighbouring places are on our list too.

- [Smithstone less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/smithstone/)
- [Balloch, North Lanarkshire less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/balloch-north-lanarkshire/)
- [Croy, North Lanarkshire less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/croy-north-lanarkshire/)
- [Westfield, North Lanarkshire less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/westfield-north-lanarkshire/)
- [Craigmarloch less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/craigmarloch/)
- [Condorrat less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/condorrat/)

## Clearing old fuel stock in Blackwood (G68)

Fuel that has stood for a year or more in a tank near Blackwood (G68) may have separated or picked up water. A dip with water-finding paste before you enquire tells us a lot.

In Blackwood (G68), as across Scotland, waste fuel is special waste under SEPA's rules, and copies of the consignment notes are kept for three years.

## Questions about redundant fuel collection in Blackwood (G68)

### How much notice do you need for a site closure in Blackwood (G68)?

As much as you can give. Tell us the date the fuel must be gone and we plan around it.

### Does old fuel in Blackwood (G68) have any value?

Often, yes. Fuel that is no longer fit to use can still hold recoverable hydrocarbons; age, water and contamination reduce what it is worth.

### Can you empty a tank that is being taken out of use?

Yes, we remove the fuel. Tell us the tank size, what is in it and your deadline.

**Official guidance:** [SEPA: special waste](https://www.sepa.gov.uk/regulations/waste/special-waste).

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City Fuel Services Ltd, Fairfield Road, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6AX. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry at https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/.