Cooking oil

How to dispose of used cooking oil.

Recommended answerUsed cooking oil can be collected for recovery where a dedicated service exists.

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Recommended route

Cool it and take it in a sealed container to an accepted cooking-oil point.

Before disposal or return

Remove large food particles if instructed.
Use a leak-proof container.

Do not

Do not pour oil into sinks, toilets or storm drains.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — common recyclablesOpen source ↗Recycle Now — item recycling guideOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16