Fuel disposal in Silverknowes Edinburgh — collected and disposed of
For fuel disposal in Silverknowes Edinburgh, Edinburgh, call 01295 380724. A registered waste carrier attends anywhere in Silverknowes Edinburgh — home, farm, croft, depot, marina or commercial site — pumps the fuel out of the tank, drums or bowser, checks the tank for residue and issues a waste transfer note on site. Usually 1-3 hours on site, quoted per litre, often same day.
Fuel is a controlled waste under Scottish environmental law. It is collected under licence and processed for recycling, never poured away.
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Fuel disposal in Silverknowes Edinburgh: the facts
| District | Silverknowes Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| City | Edinburgh |
| Council area | City of Edinburgh |
| Trunk roads | M8, M9, A1, A720 city bypass and A90 |
| Service | Fuel disposal |
| Typical cost | Quoted per litre |
| Time on site | 1-3 hours |
| Attendance | Booked slot, often same day |
| Helpline | 01295 380724 |
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 Scottish environmental law is documented.
- The fuel leaves with us and is processed for recycling through SEPA-licensed channels.
Where we attend in Silverknowes Edinburgh
Domestic oil tanks, farm and croft tanks, estate and bunded commercial stores, depots, marinas, plant yards and lock-ups across Silverknowes Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Drums, jerry cans and bowsers are collected too. Access in City of Edinburgh is usually via M8, M9, A1, A720 city bypass and A90, and we work the bypass, Queensferry Crossing approaches and city forecourts. Tell us the fuel type and the rough volume in litres when you call and you get a price per litre and a collection window before we travel.
Fuel disposal prices in Silverknowes Edinburgh
| 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 disposal in Silverknowes Edinburgh?
Yes. Fuel is a controlled waste, and a waste transfer note is issued on site at every collection, so your duty of care under Scottish environmental law is documented. SEPA is the regulator north of the border, not the Environment Agency.
How much does fuel disposal cost in Silverknowes Edinburgh?
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 the islands?
Yes. Collections are made on Arran, Bute, Mull, Islay, Skye, Lewis, Harris, the Uists, Orkney and Shetland. Island jobs are scheduled around the ferry timetable and quoted with travel included.
Background reading: mygov.scot breakdown guidance. Operated by Fuel Fixer. For what wrong fuel does to an engine, see Misfuel Doctor; south of the border, see Wrong Fuel.