Used cooking oil – whether from home kitchens or commercial fryers – must be handled responsibly. When poured down the sink, it can cause blocked pipes, water contamination, and environmental damage. Instead, it should be collected and either recycled or reused as a resource.
Recycling cooking oil helps convert a waste product into something useful, such as biodiesel or industrial lubricants.
How to’s of recycling cooking oil
Let the oil cool, then pour it into a sealable, non-breakable container (like a plastic bottle or jar). Many councils accept used oil at drop-off depots or community recycling centres. Restaurants and food businesses can arrange pickup with licensed oil collection providers for bulk volumes.
Recycling opportunities
Used oil can be filtered and processed into biodiesel – a renewable fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil diesel. Recycling also keeps oil out of landfill and wastewater systems, reducing the risk of spills and environmental damage.
Contact our team for more information.