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Oil (cooking)
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Cooking oil and grease can be recycled into biodiesel, a renewable fuel alternative to petroleum diesel.
Source: 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov : Learn About Biodiesel | Pacific Southwest: Biodiesel | US EPA (1)
Oil (cooking) Summary
Cooking oil is considered household hazardous waste and should be recycled by residents at FNSB Residential Transfer Sites or by businesses at the FNSB landfill, or other businesses which accept cooking oil for recycling.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Allow oil to cool completely before straining into container.
Use metal cans, plastic containers, or original bottles.
Do not mix with chemicals, detergents, or food scraps.
Do not pour liquid oil directly into trash bags.
Do not place oil-coated containers in standard recycling bins.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
No partially full containers
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Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
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About Oil (cooking)
What it is
Used cooking oil is the vegetable or animal fat-based oil left over after cooking at high temperatures. When used cooking oil is recycled to produce biodiesel, billions of gallons of waste grease can be diverted from landfills and municipal water pipes, improving the quality of both air and water. Hotels and restaurants in the United States generate 3 billion gallons of waste cooking oil per year.(3, 4, 5)
How it’s recycled
Used oil recycling involves removing impurities such as food particles and water from the oil through purification processes such as filtration or centrifugation, after which the oil is ready to be recycled into biofuel/biodiesel. The fuel is produced via the transesterification process which converts fats and oils into biodiesel and glycerin (a coproduct).(1, 4, 5)
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Environmental impact
When poured down the drain, it can clog pipes and sewer systems, leading to costly repairs and environmental pollution; even if thrown away in the trash, cooking oil can seep into the ground and contaminate soil and water supplies. Used cooking oil that ends up in landfills can also contribute to the emission of methane, a potent greenhouse gas; recycling the oil helps mitigate these environmental risks while also reducing the demand for fossil fuels.(3, 5, 6)
Did you know?
Biodiesel is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades as fast as sugar.(1)
Sources & additional reading
- Learn About Biodiesel | Pacific Southwest: Biodiesel | US EPA 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov
- How Do I? How Do I Recycle These Items? muni.org
- Recycling used oil into Biodiesel for a Better Tomorrow thegreasecompany.com
- From Waste to Resource: Recycling used cooking oils for biofuel - Examining Food thermofisher.com
- How Used Cooking Oil is Recycled? - FCS, Inc fcs-inc.org
- Fats, oils and grease disposal & recycling FAQ :: East Bay Municipal Utility District ebmud.com
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