Waste and mixed fuel collection in Edinburgh
In brief
City Fuel Services provides waste fuel collection in Edinburgh for businesses, farms, airfields, marinas and households. Edinburgh is about 175 miles north of our permitted site in Droylsden, and the nearest postcode districts are EH8, EH7 and EH1. A load may earn a rebate or carry a charge, confirmed after assessment. Call 07950 582635 or send an enquiry.
| Location | Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Nearest postcode districts | EH8 (less than a mile), EH7 (less than a mile), EH1 (about 1 mile) |
| Nearest other town | Musselburgh (about 5 miles) |
| Coverage area | Edinburgh and the Lothians |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 175 miles north, in a straight line |
| Main roads across Edinburgh and the Lothians | M8, M9, A1 and A720 |
| Regulator | Scottish Environment Protection Agency |
| Paperwork | Special waste consignment note |
| Payment | Rebate or collection charge, confirmed after assessment |
Places near Edinburgh we also collect from
Edinburgh is one of 306 towns and villages we list across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The nearest other town is Musselburgh, about 5 miles away, and these are the places closest to Edinburgh:
- Lochend, City of Edinburgh less than a mile
- Abbeyhill less than a mile
- New Town (EH1) less than a mile
- Restalrig less than a mile
- Meadowbank, City of Edinburgh less than a mile
- Northfield, City of Edinburgh about 1 mile
- Old Town, City of Edinburgh about 1 mile
- Prestonfield about 1 mile
Who we collect waste fuel from around Edinburgh
Fuel to move around Edinburgh is usually at a dismantler, a salvage or auction yard, a garage, or a bus, coach or haulage depot. It might be an IBC of mixed petrol and diesel or a tank of old diesel; either way, tell us what it is and we assess it.
Booking a collection from Edinburgh
At about 175 miles north of Droylsden, Edinburgh is one of our longer collection runs. We plan these ahead, so tell us early, especially if you have a deadline such as a site closure.
Scotland rules for waste fuel from Edinburgh
Scottish rules apply in Edinburgh: waste fuel is special waste, consigned on a SEPA special waste consignment note wherever in the UK it is going. More on Scotland.
Questions about Edinburgh
Do you collect waste fuel in Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh is part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians coverage. Send the full postcode of the site with your enquiry and we assess the load.
How far is Edinburgh from your Droylsden site?
Edinburgh is about 175 miles north of our Droylsden site, measured in a straight line, so the distance by road is longer.
Which postcode districts are nearest to Edinburgh?
The nearest postcode district centres to Edinburgh are EH8 (less than a mile), EH7 (less than a mile) and EH1 (about 1 mile). Send the full postcode of your site with the enquiry.
Can you collect from a farm or yard near Edinburgh?
Yes, if a collection vehicle can reach the tank or containers safely. Tell us about gates, tracks and any weight or height limits when you enquire.
Official guidance: SEPA: special waste.