Waste Fuel & Oil Disposal

Britteco collects and disposes of all commercially stored fuel types — including diesel, red diesel, gas oil, heating oil, industrial heating oil, kerosene, contaminated diesel, water-contaminated fuel, old or redundant fuel stock and mixed fuels. Collections are available from commercial, industrial and domestic sites across the UK.

In some cases, depending on the fuel type, volume and condition, Britteco may be able to collect waste fuel at no charge — or in some instances offer a rebate payment where the fuel is of sufficient quality for reprocessing or recycling. For heavily contaminated or degraded fuels, a collection charge will apply.

Yes — in some cases. Where waste fuel is of sufficient quality and volume to be reprocessed or recycled, Britteco may be able to offer a rebate or payment for the collected fuel. This depends on the fuel type, volume, contamination level and current market conditions. Contact Britteco with details of your fuel to find out whether a rebate applies.

Yes. Waste fuel is classified as hazardous waste under UK environmental legislation and must be disposed of by a licensed waste carrier in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 and Environmental Protection Act 1990. Disposing of waste fuel improperly — including pouring it down drains, onto land or into watercourses — is a criminal offence that can result in significant fines and prosecution.

Yes. Diesel, heating oil, kerosene, red diesel and other stored fuels are classified as hazardous waste under the UK Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. They must be handled, transported and disposed of by a licensed waste carrier — and the movement must be documented with a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note. Britteco is a licensed waste carrier and provides full compliance documentation on every collection.

A fuel uplift service involves the professional removal of fuel from a storage tank — whether for disposal, transfer to another location or as part of a tank maintenance or decommissioning programme. Britteco provides commercial fuel uplift services using specialist vacuum tankers and pumping equipment, with all transfers documented and carried out in compliance with UK hazardous waste regulations.

Yes. Britteco provides emergency fuel removal from leaking or failed tanks — safely pumping fuel into temporary holding tanks or vacuum tankers before further transfer and disposal. Emergency response is available across the UK. If you have a leaking tank, contact Britteco immediately to arrange rapid response fuel removal.

Yes. Britteco provides emergency fuel uplift and waste fuel removal services across the UK — for leaking tanks, tank failures, spillage situations and other time-critical fuel removal requirements. Emergency collections are arranged as rapidly as possible to minimise environmental risk and operational disruption.

Old or redundant heating oil must be collected and disposed of by a licensed waste carrier — it cannot be poured away or disposed of at a household tip. Britteco collects waste heating oil from commercial and domestic sites across the UK. Depending on the volume and condition of the oil, a rebate may be available.

Red diesel (gas oil) must be disposed of through a licensed waste carrier as hazardous waste. It cannot be mixed with other fuels for use in vehicles or equipment not permitted to use red diesel. Britteco collects and disposes of red diesel from commercial and agricultural sites across the UK, with full compliance documentation provided on completion.

Yes. Britteco carries out fuel removal from underground storage tanks — using specialist pumping equipment to safely extract fuel prior to tank inspection, refurbishment, cleaning or decommissioning. Full waste transfer documentation is provided on completion.

Where waste fuel is of sufficient quality, it is reprocessed or recycled — returned to a usable specification or used as a recovered fuel source. Where fuel is too degraded or contaminated for reprocessing, it is disposed of responsibly through licensed waste management facilities. Nothing is simply discarded — Britteco prioritises recycling and recovery wherever possible.

A Hazardous Waste Consignment Note is the legal documentation required to accompany the movement of hazardous waste — including waste fuel — in the UK. It records details of the waste, the producer, the carrier and the receiving facility. Britteco provides all required Consignment Notes and waste transfer documentation as standard on every collection.

Yes. Britteco collects waste or redundant heating oil from domestic properties — for example, where a heating system is being decommissioned, a tank is being replaced, or old heating oil has deteriorated and is no longer suitable for use. Domestic collections are subject to minimum volume requirements — contact Britteco to confirm suitability.

Britteco provides full compliance documentation on every waste fuel collection — including Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes, waste transfer documentation and a record of the collection. This documentation confirms legal compliance and provides an audit trail for regulatory, insurance and operational purposes.

Yes — in many cases. Where waste fuel is of sufficient quality and not too heavily contaminated, it can be reprocessed or recycled rather than simply disposed of. Britteco prioritises recycling and recovery wherever possible — this is also where rebate payments may apply for higher-quality waste fuel collections.

The cost depends on the fuel type, volume, contamination level, location and access. In some cases — where fuel is of sufficient quality for recycling — collection may be at no charge or a rebate may apply. Britteco provides site-specific quotations. Use the enquiry button on this page to send your details and receive a tailored price.

Use the enquiry button on this page and send your basic details — fuel type, estimated volume, location and any known contamination issues. Britteco will advise on the most appropriate collection approach and provide a site-specific quotation.