Fuel collection — collected UK-wide, licensed disposal
For fuel collection anywhere in the UK, 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, 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.
Fuel is a controlled waste. It leaves with us and is processed for recycling through licensed channels, never poured away.
Fuel collection at a glance
| Service | Fuel collection |
|---|---|
| Fix | Registered carrier uplift, tank check, waste transfer note |
| Typical cost | Quoted per litre |
| 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.
- You get a price per litre and a collection window 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 collection needs a licensed carrier
Fuel collection 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. 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 |
| 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 people ask about fuel collection
- Waste fuel collection
- Fuel collection
Other wrong-fuel problems we fix
Where we cover
Common questions
Do you issue a waste transfer note for fuel collection?
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 collection 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.
Who you are dealing with
Misfuel Doctor is a brand of Fuel Fixer Ltd (company number 08520551), a company of Fuel Fixer International, the multinational group behind this website. Fuel Fixer International is owned by Stockbridge Capital Holdings, a private equity group. Work is carried out by Fuel Fixer Ltd technicians under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with Environment Agency waste-carrier registration.
Background reading: AA wrong fuel advice. Service operated by Fuel Fixer, alongside Wrong Fuel, Fuel Fixer Scotland and Misfuel Servicing, part of Fuel Fixer International and owned by Stockbridge Capital Holdings.