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Free Waste Cooking Oil and Animal Fat Collection in Greater Manchester
Welcome to the official page for free waste vegetable oil (WVO) and used cooking fat collection services in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom. We are an Environment Agency licensed carrier providing an efficient, eco-friendly solution for disposing of your used cooking oil, animal fats, and grease waste.
Based in West Yorkshire, we specialise in the sustainable collection and responsible disposal of waste cooking oils and fats from commercial kitchens, takeaways, restaurants, food processors, mobile catering businesses, and other food-related enterprises throughout Greater Manchester and nearby Cities such as Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Keighley, Huddersfield and Wakefield.
Why Choose Our Greater Manchester Waste Oil Collection Service?
Disposing of used cooking oils and animal fats in the correct way is not just good practice – it’s the law. Under UK waste regulations, businesses producing waste must follow strict environmental rules. We make the process simple, cost-effective (free!), and fully compliant.
- Licensed Waste Carrier: We are fully registered with the Environment Agency.
- Free Collection: No charges for pickup – saving your business time and money.
- Greater Manchester-Based Service: Local and reliable, with fast response times across West Yorkshire.
- Full Documentation: We issue a Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CWTN) for every collection.
- Sustainable Recycling: All oils are repurposed for use in biodiesel and renewable energy.
Who We Help
We work with a wide range of businesses across Greater Manchester that generate used cooking oil or animal fats, including:
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Catering companies and food trucks
- Hotels and guest houses
- Cafés and sandwich shops
- Schools, colleges, and care homes
- Food manufacturers and industrial kitchens
Whether you produce a few litres or hundreds of litres a week, we can arrange collections tailored to your needs. One-time or scheduled weekly collections are available depending on your oil output.
Environmental Impact of Proper Waste Oil Disposal
Improper disposal of used cooking oil can clog pipes, pollute water systems, and cause long-term environmental damage. By using our free collection service, you’re helping reduce waste going to landfill sites, supporting clean energy production, and preventing fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering sewers and drains.
Once collected, your waste oil is recycled into biofuel and biodiesel – a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. This supports the UK's drive toward carbon neutrality and sustainable energy. In fact, £37 million in government funding is being directed into renewable energy innovation, with waste oil-based biofuel playing a crucial role in that effort.
Legal Compliance & Documentation
UK businesses are required to store and dispose of waste responsibly. Every waste collection from your premises must be documented and traceable. As your waste oil collector in Greater Manchester, we ensure full legal compliance by issuing a Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CWTN) for each pickup. This documentation protects your business during inspections and helps demonstrate your commitment to environmental responsibility.
If you’re unsure about the paperwork or how to comply with regulations, our team is here to help. We guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
How the Process Works
- Contact us: Get in touch by phone or via our website to arrange a collection.
- Schedule pickup: We’ll confirm a convenient time that works around your business hours.
- We collect: Our team collects your used oil or fat, leaving no mess behind.
- Paperwork issued: You’ll receive a Waste Transfer Note for your records.
- Oil is recycled: Your waste is safely recycled into renewable energy.
We Also Recycle Containers
Along with the oil and fat, we also ensure the responsible recycling of packaging materials. This includes aluminium tins, cardboard boxes, and plastic containers used to store oil. By reducing packaging waste, we help divert materials from landfill and reduce carbon emissions while conserving natural habitats.
Areas We Cover
Our waste cooking oil collection service covers all of Greater Manchester and many areas throughout West Yorkshire, including:
- Manchester city centre
- Oldham
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Middleton
- Littleborough
- Trafford
If you're unsure whether we cover your location, just contact us. We're constantly expanding our routes to support more local businesses.
Get Started Today
Ready to start recycling your used cooking oil and animal fats the right way? Contact our Greater Manchester team today to schedule your first collection. Our service is fast, compliant, and completely free of charge.
Help protect the environment, meet your legal obligations, and support renewable energy — all while keeping your kitchen clean and compliant. We’re proud to be part of the sustainable future for Greater Manchester and the UK.
We are your reliable, no-cost solution for waste cooking oil collection in Greater Manchester and surrounding towns. Let’s work together for a greener tomorrow.
Last updated - 10/05/2025
M Postcode Area
M Postcode Area (Manchester and Surrounding Areas)
Manchester City Council
- Postcodes:M1–M4, M11–M13, M14–M16, M18–M23, M40, M60
- Areas: Manchester, Cheetham, Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Didsbury, Fallowfield, Manchester Airport, Moston, Old Trafford, Openshaw, Rusholme, West Didsbury, Wythenshawe
Salford City Council
- Postcodes: M3, M5–M7, M27, M50, M60
- Areas: Salford, Eccles, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Worsley
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: M15–M17, M31–M33, WA14–WA15
- Areas: Altrincham, Hale, Hale Barns, Old Trafford, Sale, Stretford, Trafford Park, Urmston
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: M34, OL5–OL7, SK14, SK15–SK16
- Areas: Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley, Stalybridge
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: M35, OL1–OL4, OL8–OL9
- Areas: Chadderton, Failsworth, Oldham, Royton
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: BL8–BL9, M25–M26
- Areas: Bury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Whitefield
Rochdale Borough Council
- Postcodes: OL10–OL12, OL15–OL16
- Areas: Littleborough, Middleton, Rochdale
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: WN1–WN8, M29
- Areas: Abram, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Atherton, Hindley, Ince, Leigh, Standish, Tyldesley, Wigan
🟡 SK Postcode Area (Stockport and Surrounding Areas)
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: SK1–SK8, SK12
- Areas: Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Disley, Gatley, Hazel Grove, Marple, Mellor, Romiley, Stockport
🔵 OL Postcode Area (Oldham and Surrounding Areas)
- Postcodes: OL1–OL4, OL8–OL9
- Areas: Chadderton, Failsworth, Oldham, Royton
- Postcodes: OL10–OL12, OL15–OL16
- Areas: Littleborough, Middleton, Rochdale
- Postcodes: OL5–OL7
- Areas: Mossley, Stalybridge
🔴 BL Postcode Area (Bolton and Surrounding Areas)
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Postcodes: BL1–BL7
- Areas: Bolton, Horwich, Kearsley
- Postcodes: BL8–BL9
- Areas: Bury
🟣 WN Postcode Area (Wigan and Surrounding Areas)
- Postcodes: WN1–WN8
- Areas: Abram, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, Ince, Leigh, Standish, Wigan
🟤 WA Postcode Area (Altrincham and Surrounding Areas)
- Postcodes: WA14–WA15
- Areas: Altrincham, Hale, Hale Barns