Fuel disposal — collected UK-wide, licensed disposal
For fuel disposal anywhere in the UK, call 01295 380724. Fuel is a controlled waste. It is collected under licence and processed for recycling, never poured away. A registered waste carrier attends your home, farm, depot, marina or commercial site, pumps the fuel out of the tank, drums or bowser, removes residue and issues a waste transfer note on site — typically 1-3 hours, free consultation.
Fuel is a controlled waste. It leaves with us and is processed for recycling through licensed channels, never poured away.
Fuel disposal at a glance
| Service | Fuel disposal |
|---|---|
| Fix | Registered carrier uplift, tank check, waste transfer note |
| Cost | quoted per litre or per job |
| Time on site | 1-3 hours |
| Where | Forecourt, roadside, home or work — UK-wide |
| Helpline | 01295 380724 — 24 hours |
How a collection works
- Call 01295 380724 with the fuel type, the rough quantity in litres and where the tank or drums are.
- A specialist talks it through free of charge and sets out the options before anything is booked.
- A registered waste carrier attends with a licensed pump and bulk container.
- The fuel is pumped out, the tank is checked and any residue is removed.
- A waste transfer note is issued on site, so your duty of care is documented.
- The fuel leaves with us for processing and recycling through licensed channels.
Why fuel disposal needs a licensed carrier
Fuel disposal is not a job for a jerry can and a skip. Fuel and oil are controlled wastes under UK environmental law, and the duty of care sits with whoever produced them — you. Handing it to an unregistered collector does not transfer that liability. Fuel is a controlled waste. It is collected under licence and processed for recycling, never poured away. Every uplift comes with a waste transfer note issued on site, and the fuel is processed for recycling through licensed channels. Tanks are checked for residue and sludge, which is where most of the contamination sits.
What it costs
| What you have | What is involved | Typical job | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic tank, under 500 litres | Pump out, tank check, waste transfer note | Per litre, quoted separately | 1–2 hours |
| Domestic tank, 500–2,500 litres | Bulk uplift, sludge removal, documentation | Quoted per litre | 2–3 hours |
| Commercial tank or bunded store | Site survey, bulk uplift, consignment paperwork | Quoted per job | Half day |
| Drums, jerry cans, bowsers | Collection and compliant disposal | Quoted per litre | Under 1 hour |
| Contaminated or sludged fuel | Uplift plus tank clean and residue removal | Quoted per job | 2–4 hours |
What this repository offers is a consultation, and it costs nothing. Phone 01295 380724 and you will speak to one of our engine scientists, fuel-system engineers and misfuel specialists — people who work on contaminated fuel systems for a living and would be glad to help.
Tell them what went into the tank, roughly how much, what the vehicle is, and whether the engine has run. They will work out the concentration with you, tell you which components are exposed, and set out the realistic outcomes.
There is nothing to buy and no obligation of any kind. If the honest answer is that you need nobody at all, that is the answer you will be given — and roughly a third of callers are in exactly that position.
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Answers about fuel disposal
Where we cover
Fuel Fixer, the company behind UK Wrong Fuel Repository, holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 2,190 reviews on Trustpilot, on a profile claimed since 2017.
Across recent reviews, the themes customers raise most often are staff who stay polite, professional and reassuring during what is a stressful situation, and how quickly a technician arrives and gets the vehicle back on the road.
The most common criticism is price. Some customers have felt the cost of an emergency drain was steep for a job that takes under two hours, and that is fair comment on an emergency call-out. It is why the misfuel call-out fee is free and why published repair figures span two orders of magnitude before a technician sets off — so nothing about the cost is a surprise at the roadside.
Common questions
Do you issue a waste transfer note for fuel disposal?
Yes. Fuel is a controlled waste, and a waste transfer note is issued on site at every collection so your duty of care in the UK is documented.
How much does fuel disposal cost in the UK?
It is priced per litre or per job depending on volume, access and fuel type. You get the figure on the phone before anyone travels — call 01295 380724.
How much can you take in one visit?
Anything from a few drums to a full commercial tank. Domestic collections are usually done in one to two hours; bulk and bunded stores are surveyed and scheduled.
Can you take contaminated or sludged fuel?
Yes. Water ingress, diesel bug, mixed fuel and tank sludge are all handled, including residue removal and a tank check.
Where does the fuel go?
It leaves with a registered waste carrier and is processed for recycling through licensed channels. It is never poured away or burned off.
Do you cover the UK?
Yes. Collections are made across the UK from homes, farms, depots, marinas and commercial sites.
North of the border, Fuel Fixer Scotland runs the same service across every Scottish postcode.
Across the network
Stockbridge Capital Holdings › Fuel Fixer International › Fuel Fixer Ltd. Every site below is operated by the same group.
- Forecourt Assist — AdBlue contamination drains only.
- Forecourt Assist Carlisle — wrong fuel in and around Carlisle.
- Forecourt Assist Darlington — wrong fuel in and around Darlington.
- Forecourt Assist Dumfries — wrong fuel in and around Dumfries.
- Forecourt Assist Durham — wrong fuel in and around Durham.
- Forecourt Assist Gateshead — wrong fuel in and around Gateshead.
- Forecourt Assist Kendal — wrong fuel in and around Kendal.
- Forecourt Assist Keswick — wrong fuel in and around Keswick.
- Forecourt Assist Maryport — wrong fuel in and around Maryport.
- Forecourt Assist Middlesbrough — wrong fuel in and around Middlesbrough.
- Forecourt Assist Newcastle — wrong fuel in and around Newcastle.
- Forecourt Assist Penrith — wrong fuel in and around Penrith.
- Forecourt Assist Sunderland — wrong fuel in and around Sunderland.
- Forecourt Assist Whitehaven — wrong fuel in and around Whitehaven.
- Forecourt Assist Workington — wrong fuel in and around Workington.
- Forecourt Assist Cumbria — wrong fuel across Cumbria.
- Forecourt Assist Teesside — wrong fuel across Teesside.
- Fuel Fixer Fuelfixer — wrong fuel across Scotland, plus Ireland.
- Fuel Fixer — misfuel help, organised by fuel mix-up.
- Fuel Fixer — local fuel drainers, area by area.
- Forecourt Assist — the operator: network directory and author page.
- Fuel Fixer — the group operating site.
Background reading: Diesel exhaust fluid (Wikipedia). Service operated by Fuel Fixer, alongside Misfuel Doctor, Fuel Fixer Scotland and Motor Servicing.