--- title: Fuel disposal in Edinburgh: licensed collection url: https://wrongfueldrain.com/fuel-disposal/edinburgh/ focus: fuel disposal edinburgh phone: 01295 380724 updated: 2026-10-06 --- # Fuel disposal in Edinburgh: tank emptied, paperwork done **Short answer** Anyone disposing of fuel in Edinburgh is responsible for it until a licensed carrier takes it. Call 01295 380724 and one will collect — tank, drums or bowser — issue a waste transfer note and take it for recycling. Usually 1 to 3 hours, quoted per litre. Fuel is a controlled waste. It has to go through a licensed carrier for processing — it cannot be poured away or burnt off. [Call 01295 380724 — 24/7, nationwide](tel:+441295380724) ## Fuel disposal in Edinburgh: the facts Place | Edinburgh | Area | East Scotland | Postcodes | EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6 | Service | Fuel disposal | 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 - Work out what the fuel is and roughly how much there is. - Ring 01295 380724 for a per-litre price. - Book a slot and mention any access issues — gates, slopes, narrow lanes. - A registered carrier uplifts the fuel on the day. - The tank is emptied and any sludge is taken too. - The paperwork is issued on site and the fuel goes for recycling. [Call 01295 380724 now](tel:+441295380724) ## Edinburgh postcodes We cover postcode districts EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6 and the surrounding streets in East Scotland. Give the operator your postcode and you will get an arrival window. ## Where a drain can happen around Edinburgh Domestic oil tanks, bunded tanks, farm and estate stores, depots, yards, marinas and lock-ups across Edinburgh, East Scotland. 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. Around Edinburgh, the busiest spots for call-outs tend to be West End, Tollcross, Fountainbridge and New Town. ## Fuel drain prices in Edinburgh Guide prices. Your exact price depends on volume, access and fuel type, and is confirmed on the phone before we travel. 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 | [Call 01295 380724 for a price](tel:+441295380724) ### Other drains in Edinburgh [Water in AdBlue tank in Edinburgh](/water-in-adblue-tank/edinburgh/)[Diesel in AdBlue tank in Edinburgh](/diesel-in-adblue-tank/edinburgh/)[Petrol in AdBlue tank in Edinburgh](/petrol-in-adblue-tank/edinburgh/)[Screen wash in AdBlue tank in Edinburgh](/screen-wash-in-adblue-tank/edinburgh/)[Misfuel in Edinburgh](/misfuel/edinburgh/)[AdBlue in diesel in Edinburgh](/adblue-in-diesel/edinburgh/)[Gasoline in diesel in Edinburgh](/gasoline-in-diesel/edinburgh/)[Screen wash in diesel tank in Edinburgh](/screen-wash-in-diesel-tank/edinburgh/)[Heating oil collection in Edinburgh](/heating-oil-collection/edinburgh/)[Wrong fuel in van in Edinburgh](/wrong-fuel-in-a-van/edinburgh/)[Fuel collection in Edinburgh](/fuel-collection/edinburgh/)[Fuel drain in Edinburgh](/fuel-drain/edinburgh/)[Wrong fuel rescue in Edinburgh](/wrong-fuel-rescue/edinburgh/)[Mobile fuel drain in Edinburgh](/mobile-fuel-drain/edinburgh/)[Contaminated fuel collection in Edinburgh](/contaminated-fuel-collection/edinburgh/)[Petrol in diesel in Edinburgh](/petrol-in-diesel/edinburgh/) ### Drainers nearby [Old Town](/areas/old-town/)[New Town](/areas/new-town/)[West End](/areas/west-end/)[Tollcross](/areas/tollcross/)[Fountainbridge](/areas/fountainbridge/)[Dundee](/areas/dundee/)[Falkirk](/areas/falkirk/)[Perth](/areas/perth/)[Stirling](/areas/stirling/)[Dunfermline](/areas/dunfermline/)[Glenrothes](/areas/glenrothes/)[Kirkcaldy](/areas/kirkcaldy/) ### More of East Scotland [Dundee](/fuel-disposal/dundee/)[Falkirk](/fuel-disposal/falkirk/)[Perth](/fuel-disposal/perth/)[Stirling](/fuel-disposal/stirling/)[Dunfermline](/fuel-disposal/dunfermline/)[Glenrothes](/fuel-disposal/glenrothes/)[Kirkcaldy](/fuel-disposal/kirkcaldy/)[Livingston](/fuel-disposal/livingston/)[Musselburgh](/fuel-disposal/musselburgh/) ### From the drainer's notebook [Water in diesel tank in Stevenage: a drainer's notes](/blog/water-in-diesel-tank-in-stevenage-drainers-notes/)[Diesel in petrol in Crewe: a drainer's notes](/blog/diesel-in-petrol-in-crewe-drainers-notes/)[Fuel drain in Hatfield: a drainer's notes](/blog/fuel-drain-in-hatfield-drainers-notes/)[Petrol in diesel in Newtown: a drainer's notes](/blog/petrol-in-diesel-in-newtown-drainers-notes/)[Drain it on the spot or tow it to a garage in London?](/blog/drain-or-garage-in-london/) ### Answers [How to dispose of fuel?](/answers/how-to-dispose-of-fuel/) **4.8** out of 5 ★★★★★ Fuel Fixer, the company behind Wrong Fuel Drain, holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from [2,190 reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.fuelfixer.co.uk), 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 Edinburgh. 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. **How is fuel disposal priced in Edinburgh?** Per litre or per job, depending on volume and access. You get the figure on 01295 380724 before booking. **Do I get a waste transfer note for fuel disposal?** Yes, at every collection. It documents your duty of care for the fuel. **Is old heating oil still usable?** Sometimes, if it is clean. If it has water or sludge in it, collection and disposal is the safer option. **Where does the fuel go?** To licensed processing and recycling. It is never poured away or burned. **Do you collect from farms and yards around Edinburgh?** Yes, as well as homes, depots, marinas and commercial sites. ### Who you are dealing with Wrong Fuel Drain is a brand of [Fuel Fixer Ltd](https://www.fuelfixer.co.uk/) (company number 08520551), a company of Fuel Fixer International, the multinational group behind this website. Fuel Fixer International is owned by [Stockbridge Capital Holdings](https://stockbridgecapitalholdings.com/), a private equity group. 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