Redundant fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9)
In brief
Redundant fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9): City Fuel Services clears old stock, surplus left after a site closes, and fuel out of specification from tanks, bowsers, IBCs and drums. Prestwick (KA9) is about 170 miles from our Droylsden site, and a rebate is often possible, subject to assessment. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
| Material | Old, surplus or out-of-specification fuel |
|---|---|
| Usual containers | Tanks, bowsers, IBCs, drums |
| Collections | Usually one-off, booked to your deadline |
| Location | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nearest postcode districts | KA9 (less than a mile), KA8 (about 2 miles), KA7 (about 3 miles) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 170 miles north-west, in a straight line |
| Paperwork | Special waste consignment note |
Redundant fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9): what we collect
- Surplus stock after a site closes or moves
- 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
Sites around Prestwick (KA9)
These are the places around Prestwick (KA9) we also collect from. The nearest other town is Ayr, about 2 miles away, and the nearest postcode districts are KA9, KA8 and KA7.
- Woodfield, South Ayrshire less than a mile
- Newton on Ayr about 1 mile
- Whitletts about 1 mile
- Heathfield, South Ayrshire about 1 mile
- Monkton, South Ayrshire about 1 mile
- Wallacetown (KA8) about 2 miles
Clearing old fuel stock in Prestwick (KA9)
Road diesel can contain up to 7% biodiesel, which takes up water and breaks down over time; E10 petrol can separate as its ethanol absorbs water. Old fuel may not be usable, but much of it can still be recovered.
Prestwick (KA9) is in Scotland, where waste fuel is special waste regulated by SEPA. Each load moves on a special waste consignment note with a SEPA-issued code.
Questions about redundant fuel collection in Prestwick (KA9)
Do you collect red diesel?
Yes. Red diesel (gas oil) is one of the fuels we buy and collect in and around Prestwick (KA9).
How much notice do you need for a site closure in Prestwick (KA9)?
As much as you can give. Tell us the date the fuel must be gone and we plan around it.
Does old fuel in Prestwick (KA9) 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.
Official guidance: SEPA: special waste.