Residents in Peterborough are being asked to find alternative ways to dispose of used engine oil after Peterborough City Council temporarily suspended the service at the Fengate Household Recycling Centre. The site, located at Dodson House, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG, stopped accepting the fluid as of early May 2026.
The local authority has not provided a reason for the sudden change or a timeline for when the service will resume. This update was confirmed on the council website on 1 May 2026, where officials issued an apology for the inconvenience caused to residents who use the site for vehicle maintenance disposal.
For those looking to dispose of engine oil, the council’s standard waste policy suggests that items containing fluids should be taken to licensed end-of-life vehicle facilities or local vehicle breakers. Additionally, residents can opt for paid collection services through licensed commercial waste oil companies, such as S.G. Oils Ltd or HazExperts.
Residents living near the county border may also consider using Cambridgeshire County Council facilities, as all nine of their recycling sites continue to accept engine oil and filters. When visiting the local Fengate site for other accepted materials, residents are reminded that a valid vehicle e-permit is still required for entry.
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