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title: Waste fuel collection in Reading | Berkshire
url: https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/reading/
publisher: City Fuel Services Ltd
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# Waste and mixed fuel collection in Reading

In brief

Yes, City Fuel Services offers waste fuel collection in Reading, Berkshire. We buy mixed, contaminated and redundant fuel from every sector, from dismantlers and farms to airfields, marinas and households. Reading lies about 150 miles south of Droylsden, and every load is assessed before terms are agreed. Call [07950 582635](tel:+447950582635) or [send an enquiry](https://cityfuel.services/enquiry/).

**Reading at a glance**

| Location | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| --- | --- |
| Nearest postcode districts | [RG1](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/rg1/) (less than a mile), [RG4](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/rg4/) (about 2 miles), [RG30](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/rg30/) (about 2 miles) |
| Nearest other town | [Wokingham](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/wokingham/) (about 6 miles) |
| Coverage area | [Berkshire](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/berkshire/) |
| Distance from Droylsden | About 150 miles south, in a straight line |
| Main roads across Berkshire | M4, A329(M), A34 and A404(M) |
| Regulator | Environment Agency |
| Paperwork | Hazardous waste consignment note |
| Payment | Rebate or collection charge, confirmed after assessment |

## Places near Reading we also collect from

These are the places nearest to Reading that we also collect from. The nearest other town is Wokingham, about 6 miles away, and the whole of Berkshire is covered from Droylsden.

- [Coley, Berkshire less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/coley-berkshire/)
- [The Mount, Berkshire less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/the-mount-berkshire/)
- [Lower Caversham less than a mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/lower-caversham/)
- [New Town (RG1) about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/new-town-berkshire-rg1/)
- [Caversham about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/caversham/)
- [Whiteknights about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/whiteknights/)
- [Caversham Heights about 1 mile](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/caversham-heights/)
- [Whitley, Berkshire about 2 miles](https://cityfuel.services/waste-fuel-collection/whitley-berkshire/)

## Who we collect waste fuel from around Reading

Around Reading, fuel to collect usually comes from dismantlers and garages in the town and from plant hire, haulage and agricultural sites in the villages nearby. Containers range from 25-litre cans to bulk tanks.

## Booking a collection from Reading

With about 150 miles between Droylsden and Reading, we plan collections here in advance. The more notice you give, and the larger the load, the better the terms tend to be.

## England rules for waste fuel from Reading

In England, where Reading is, waste fuel is hazardous waste regulated by the Environment Agency. You complete your part of the consignment note on the day and keep it with your records for three years. [More on England](https://cityfuel.services/coverage/england/).

## Questions about Reading

### Do you collect waste fuel in Reading?

Yes. Reading is part of our Berkshire coverage. Send the full postcode of the site with your enquiry and we assess the load.

### How far is Reading from your Droylsden site?

Reading is about 150 miles south of our Droylsden site, measured in a straight line, so the distance by road is longer.

### Which postcode districts are nearest to Reading?

The nearest postcode district centres to Reading are RG1 (less than a mile), RG4 (about 2 miles) and RG30 (about 2 miles). Send the full postcode of your site with the enquiry.

### Is drained fuel from Reading hazardous waste?

Yes. Petrol, diesel and mixtures of them are hazardous waste, called special waste in Scotland, so every collection from Reading travels with a consignment note.

**Official guidance:** [GOV.UK: hazardous waste rules for England](https://www.gov.uk/dispose-hazardous-waste); [GOV.UK: digital waste tracking](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-waste-tracking-check-if-you-need-to-report-the-waste-you-receive).

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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/.