Fuel collection in Wales — collected and disposed of under licence
Fuel collection in Wales is collected under licence — call 01295 380724. Surplus, off-spec or unwanted fuel collected from tanks, drums and bowsers by a registered waste carrier. A registered waste carrier attends your home, farm, 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, quoted per litre or per job.
Fuel is a controlled waste and Natural Resources Wales is the Welsh regulator. It leaves with us and is processed for recycling through licensed channels, never poured away.
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Fuel collection in Wales at a glance
| Service | Fuel collection |
|---|---|
| Fix | Registered carrier uplift, tank check, waste transfer note |
| Typical cost | Quoted per litre or per job |
| Time on site | 1-3 hours |
| Where | Homes, farms, farms, depots, marinas — all of Wales |
| Islands | Covered, scheduled around ferry sailings |
| 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, drums or bowser sit.
- You get a price per litre and a collection window before anything is booked.
- A registered waste carrier attends with a licensed pump and a bulk container.
- The fuel is pumped out, the tank is checked and any residue or sludge is removed.
- A waste transfer note is issued on site, so your duty of care under Welsh environmental law is documented.
- The fuel leaves with us and is processed for recycling through Natural Resources Wales-licensed channels.
Why fuel collection in Wales needs a licensed carrier
Fuel collection is not a job for a jerry can and a skip. Fuel and oil are controlled wastes, and in Wales the duty of care is enforced by Natural Resources Wales rather than the Environment Agency. The liability sits with whoever produced the waste — you — and handing it to an unregistered collector does not transfer it. Surplus, off-spec or unwanted fuel collected from tanks, drums and bowsers by a registered waste carrier. 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 | Quoted per litre | 1–2 hours |
| Domestic tank, 500–2,500 litres | Bulk uplift, sludge removal, documentation | Quoted per litre | 2–3 hours |
| Farm, estate or bunded commercial 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, bugged or sludged fuel | Uplift plus tank clean and residue removal | Quoted per job | 2–4 hours |
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Common questions
Do you issue a waste transfer note for fuel collection in Wales?
Yes. Fuel is a controlled waste, and a waste transfer note is issued on site at every collection, so your duty of care under Welsh environmental law is documented. Natural Resources Wales is the regulator north of the border, not the Environment Agency.
How much does fuel collection cost in Wales?
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 or farm tank. Domestic collections are usually done in one to two hours; bulk and bunded stores are surveyed and scheduled.
Can you take contaminated, bugged 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 rural and upland Wales?
Yes. Collections are made across mid Wales, Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, the Llŷn peninsula, Anglesey and the Pembrokeshire coast. Remote jobs are quoted with the travel included, so the figure does not change when the technician arrives.
Background reading: Welsh Government transport. Operated by Fuel Fixer. For what wrong fuel does to an engine, see Misfuel Doctor; south of the border, see Wrong Fuel.