Fuel collection in Radford: collected and disposed of
For fuel collection across Radford, a licensed carrier collects from homes, farms, yards and depots. You get a per-litre price on 01295 380724 first, then the tank is emptied, residue removed and the paperwork issued on the spot. Typically 1 to 3 hours.
Unwanted, off-spec or surplus fuel is pumped out of tanks, drums and bowsers by a registered carrier and taken for recycling.
Fuel collection in Radford at a glance
| Place | Radford |
|---|---|
| Area | Warwickshire |
| Postcodes | CV6, NG7 |
| Service | Fuel collection |
| Price | Quoted per litre |
| Time on site | 1–3 hours |
| Who attends | A registered waste carrier |
| Phone | 01295 380724, 24 hours |
How a collection works
- Call 01295 380724 with the fuel type and a rough volume in litres.
- Agree a price per litre and a collection slot.
- Make sure a small tanker can reach the tank or drums.
- The carrier pumps the fuel into a sealed bowser.
- Residue and sludge are removed and the tank is checked.
- You get a waste transfer note before they leave.
Postcodes covered around Radford
postcode districts CV6, NG7 are all covered, along with the villages around them in Warwickshire.
Forecourt, roadside or drive: where we drain in Radford
Domestic oil tanks, bunded tanks, farm and estate stores, depots, yards, marinas and lock-ups across Radford, Warwickshire. Drums, jerry cans and bowsers are collected too. Give the fuel type and a rough volume on 01295 380724 and you get a per-litre price and a slot.
The drainers who cover Radford also work Whitmore Park, Hyson Green, Forest Fields and Lenton, so a call from any of them is handled the same way.
How much it costs in Radford
| 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 |
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From the drainer's notebook
Fuel Fixer, the company behind Wrong Fuel Drain, holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 2,190 reviews on Trustpilot, on a profile claimed since 2017.
Across recent reviews, the themes customers raise most often are staff who stay polite, professional and reassuring during what is a stressful situation, and how quickly a technician arrives and gets the vehicle back on the road in Radford.
The most common criticism is price. Some customers have felt the cost of an emergency drain was steep for a job that takes under two hours, and that is fair comment on an emergency call-out. It is why the misfuel call-out fee now starts at just £89 and why the full figure is quoted on the phone before a technician sets off — so nothing about the cost is a surprise at the roadside.
Common questions
Can you take sludge from the bottom of the tank?
Yes. Residue and sludge are removed along with the fuel, and the tank is checked.
Do you collect from farms and yards around Radford?
Yes, as well as homes, depots, marinas and commercial sites.
Do I get a waste transfer note for fuel collection?
Yes, at every collection. It documents your duty of care for the fuel.
How is fuel collection priced in Radford?
Per litre or per job, depending on volume and access. You get the figure on 01295 380724 before booking.
Where does the fuel go?
To licensed processing and recycling. It is never poured away or burned.
Do I need to be there?
Only if the tank is not accessible without you. Otherwise, access instructions are enough.
Who you are dealing with
Wrong Fuel Drain 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.
North of the border, Fuel Fixer Scotland runs the same service across every Scottish postcode.
Across the network
Fuel Fixer sites: Fuel Fixer · Misfuel Doctor · UK Wrong Fuel Repository · Fuel Fixer Scotland
Forecourt Assist sites: Forecourt Assist · AdBlue in Fuel · Wrong Fuel Cumbria · Wrong Fuel Teesside · Wrong Fuel Carlisle · Wrong Fuel Penrith · Wrong Fuel Keswick · Wrong Fuel Kendal · Wrong Fuel Workington · Wrong Fuel Maryport · Wrong Fuel Whitehaven · Wrong Fuel Newcastle · Wrong Fuel Gateshead · Wrong Fuel Sunderland · Wrong Fuel Durham · Wrong Fuel Darlington · Wrong Fuel Middlesbrough · Wrong Fuel Dumfries
Also in the group: Motor Servicing
Background reading: HMRC rebated fuel guidance. Service operated by Fuel Fixer, alongside Wrong Fuel, Fuel Fixer Scotland and Motor Servicing, part of Fuel Fixer International and owned by Stockbridge Capital Holdings.