Waste and Contaminated Fuel Disposal
Old, contaminated or unwanted fuel is hazardous waste. We help arrange removal by suppliers licensed and equipped to carry it safely.
- Licensed suppliers across England, Scotland and Wales
- Waste paperwork provided with every job
- Free, no-obligation quotes
Fuel disposal covers the removal of unwanted or contaminated petrol, diesel, red diesel, kerosene and heating oil – for example water-contaminated tank fuel, stale fuel from stored machinery or the wrong fuel drained from a vehicle. Waste fuels are typically hazardous waste and flammable, so they must be removed by a carrier equipped for dangerous goods and taken to a permitted facility. NationwideSkipHire.com helps arrange this through licensed suppliers in our network, subject to verified supplier coverage in your area.
Waste Cloud’s dedicated fuel site is FuelDisposal.com. You can also use our quote form or call 0333 121 1056.
Typical fuel disposal jobs
Common requests include contaminated heating oil tanks, fuel drained from plant and generators, old fuel cans from garages and workshops, mixed petrol and diesel, and fuel left over when sites or premises close. Some suppliers can also advise on tank decommissioning, though this depends on local capability.
Safety and storage
Keep waste fuel in suitable sealed containers away from ignition sources, and do not mix different fuels or add other liquids. Never pour fuel into drains, on the ground or into a skip. More general guidance is in our hazardous waste guide, and wider chemical disposal is covered on our hazardous waste disposal page.
What to include in your enquiry
To match your job with a suitable supplier, include:
- Material description – what the waste is, where it came from and its condition
- Quantities – number of items, approximate weight or volume
- Packaging and containment – how it is currently stored, bagged, drummed or contained
- Relevant photographs – the waste, its containers and the collection point
- Safety data sheets – where the material is a product or chemical that has one
For tanks, tell us the tank capacity, approximate volume of fuel inside and how close a vehicle can park.
Typical fuels
- Petrol and diesel
- Red diesel and gas oil
- Kerosene and heating oil
- Water-contaminated fuel
- Mixed or misfuelled fuel
Arranged separately
- Fuel poured into skips or general containers
- Unidentified liquids without description
- Gas cylinders (ask for separate advice)
Not sure? See our waste types guide or ask us when you book.
Suitable for
- Garages and workshops
- Farms and estates
- Plant hire and construction sites
- Homeowners with contaminated oil tanks
Fuel Disposal – your questions answered
Can’t see your question? Call 0333 121 1056 or send us a message.
Is waste fuel hazardous waste?
Generally yes. Petrol, diesel and heating oil are usually classed as hazardous (special waste in Scotland) and need a consignment note.
Can contaminated heating oil be removed from a tank?
Often, subject to supplier availability and vehicle access. Provide tank details and photographs.
Can I mix old petrol and diesel together?
No. Keep fuels separate and in sealed containers unless already mixed, and declare any mixtures.
How do I get a price?
Send the fuel type, volume and containment details through the quote form.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Tell us the site postcode, what you need and when – add as many services as the project needs. Photos, site plans or data sheets help us price accurately.
NationwideSkipHire.com is operated by Waste Cloud Ltd. Services are carried out by licensed suppliers in our network across England, Scotland and Wales.