There comes a time when you need to chuck your cooking oil. But you should always be mindful of how you dispose of it.

First off, check online for any local facilities that recycle oil cooking oil. It’s becoming increasingly popular and accessible, so is a great first place to start. Cooking oils can actually be filtered and recycled into lots of other useful products, plus ensures it doesn’t lead to plumbing or environmental problems. In Australia, recyclingnearyou.com.au is a fantastic resource when it comes to responsibly getting rid of all manner of items from your household, while over in the US, the government suggests checking earth911.com. 

To recycle old or used cooking oil, collect it in a sealable, non-breakable container and drop it off at a recycler that accepts oil. You can keep saving it in one large container to make the process more efficient!