For “Used vegetable oil for frying”, the correct waste stream is “Used cooking oil”, according to general rules. Collection rules can differ from one municipality to another: if in doubt, follow your municipality’s regulations.
What you can put in “Used cooking oil”
- Used vegetable oil for frying
- Oil from preserved foods (e.g., tuna, mushrooms in oil)
- Spoiled fats and food oils
What you cannot put in it
- Motor oil, lubricating oil, and mineral greases
- Other chemical or hazardous liquids
Disposal notes
- Let the oil cool completely before handling
- Collect it in a well-closed plastic bottle or container
- Take the container to the eco-center or dedicated street collection points
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