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Oil (cooking)

Oil (cooking)

Food Waste
Recycle

Accepted at 10 locations

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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Accepted Locations

FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site logo
FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusiness$
Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
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.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on ground or into trash.
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.
See details ›

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, on ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not put cans in trash
No partially full containers
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole
↳ part of Household Hazardous Waste
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoPlace in black totes at transfer sites or landfill.
Keep well contained with a lid wherever possible.
Don'tDo not pour down drains, n ground or place into trash.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

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)

How to prepare it

Cooking oil should be cooled before handling and stored in sealed containers. It can be brought to hazardous waste facilities for recycling.(2, 6)

Common mistakes

Cooking oils and grease should not be disposed of down the drain. Motor oil should not be combined with cooking oil and grease because motor oil will contaminate cooking oil and grease and then it cannot be recycled.(2, 6)

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

  1. Learn About Biodiesel | Pacific Southwest: Biodiesel | US EPA 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov
  2. How Do I? How Do I Recycle These Items? muni.org
  3. Recycling used oil into Biodiesel for a Better Tomorrow thegreasecompany.com
  4. From Waste to Resource: Recycling used cooking oils for biofuel - Examining Food thermofisher.com
  5. How Used Cooking Oil is Recycled? - FCS, Inc fcs-inc.org
  6. Fats, oils and grease disposal & recycling FAQ :: East Bay Municipal Utility District ebmud.com
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Address: 2128 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 975 Van Horn Road, Suite 6 Suite 6, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

The center processes approximately 40,000 pairs of eyeglasses per year and sends out approximately 30,000 to eye care missions. The Lions ship glasses recycled at their Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Facility…

Last updated on June 25, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›

Contact business for details about collection and dropoff options.

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 401 E Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

To secure a precise quote for your exact material (whether it is structural steel, pipe, sheet metal, or non-ferrous scrap), it is best to contact them directly.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Chena Tool Library This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 1917 Lillian Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

A tool library is just what it sounds like: a place for community members to share resources, learn from each other, and check out tools for their own projects. The sharing economy…

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Drop box is located near the Northwest corner of the parking lot just West of the welcome center.

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701-2377 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Fairbanks Rescue Mission This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

The Fairbanks Rescue Mission serves over 100 people a day and are in constant need of the following items: Men’s/ Women’s t-shirts & underwear (New) sm, med , l, xl Men’s Jeans…

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) This location loves volunteers!

Recycling FacilityFNSB residents and businesses only
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Address: 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday-Monday

The FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) is an FNSB Solid Waste provided service for FNSB residents and businesses / organizations only. The CRF is funded via the FNSB Enterprise Fund (landfill tipping…

Last updated on July 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas

The FNSB Sanitary Landfill also serves as the transfer sites for FNSB residents living inside the City of Fairbanks.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

The mission of BRIDGE is to assist young adults with developmental disabilities in gaining skills, knowledge and appropriate behaviors to become successful individuals, citizens and workers in the community.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Green Star of Interior Alaska This location loves volunteers!

NonprofitInterior Alaska
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Address: 2134 Texaco Ave Suite A, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Electronics Sales: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

Home of the Green Star electronics recycling warehouse and our Reuse IT discounted refurbished electronics store, Repair IT desktop and laptop repair, Rebuild IT computer building classes and Reboot IT technology grants.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1301 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Take compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to staff at self-checkout lane if service desk attendants do not know where they belong.

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Literacy Council - Forget-me-not Books This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 2216 S. Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:30pm

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1550 Spur Ct., North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

Formerly Chena Power / K & K Recycling

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 30 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 24/7

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

The Folk School This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: Pioneer Park, Cabin 66, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: By appointment or class schedule

Last updated on July 1, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1651 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2222 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

Acceptable items: Clean Clothing Linens and towels Clothing accessories: belts, ties, scarves, hats Small appliances Clean shoes, boots, sandals, etc. Vehicles with titles Toys, games, puzzles Eye glasses Books, DVD'S, VHS's, Cassette…

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM


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