Kerosene disposal in Histon Cambridge: collected and disposed of
Anyone disposing of fuel in Histon Cambridge 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.
Kerosene past its best is collected and disposed of through licensed routes, with duty-of-care paperwork on request.
Kerosene disposal in Histon Cambridge at a glance
| Neighbourhood | Histon Cambridge |
|---|---|
| City | Cambridge |
| Postcodes | CB24 |
| Service | Kerosene 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
- 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.
Histon Cambridge postcodes
Coverage takes in postcode district CB24 in Cambridge. If you are just outside, call anyway — the drainer covering the next area will usually come.
Where drainers work in Histon Cambridge
Wherever the fuel sits in Histon Cambridge — a domestic tank being decommissioned, drums left in a garage, a bowser on site — a registered carrier can uplift it. The waste transfer note is issued before they leave.
The drainers who cover Histon Cambridge also work Longstanton Cambridge, Oakington Cambridge, Over Cambridge and Milton Cambridge, so a call from any of them is handled the same way.
How much it costs in Histon Cambridge
| 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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Answers
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 Histon Cambridge.
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
How is kerosene disposal priced in Histon Cambridge?
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.
Do I get a waste transfer note for kerosene 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.
Do you collect from farms and yards around Histon Cambridge?
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 (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
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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.