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Free Waste Cooking Oil and Animal Fat Collection in Oldham
Welcome to our dedicated waste oil and animal fat collection service for businesses in Oldham. We offer a reliable and professional solution for disposing of used cooking oils and fats across the OL postcode area. If your business generates waste oil from fryers, grills, or food production, we provide a free, legal, and sustainable way to dispose of it.
We are based in West Yorkshire and operate throughout Greater Manchester, including the borough of Oldham and surrounding towns. Our team is fully registered with the Environment Agency, and our collection service helps you meet legal obligations while contributing to the production of renewable energy.
Why Use Our Free Collection Service in Oldham?
Our service is designed to take the stress out of waste oil disposal for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're running a local takeaway or a large food production unit, we can help you manage your oil waste safely and legally—without charging you a penny.
- Fully Environment Agency registered carrier
- Completely free waste oil pickup service
- Covering all areas of Oldham and the wider OL postcode
- Controlled Waste Transfer Note provided every time
- Waste oil recycled into renewable biodiesel
We support businesses by helping them stay compliant with waste regulations and improve their environmental impact through clean and responsible oil recycling.
Types of Businesses We Support
Our collection service is available to all commercial kitchens and food service providers. Whether you generate small or large amounts of oil, we can accommodate your needs.
We currently collect from businesses including:
- Takeaways, fast food outlets, and restaurants
- Pubs, cafés, and hotels
- Mobile food vans and catering services
- Care homes, schools, and institutional kitchens
- Food manufacturers and processing plants
We tailor collection schedules to suit your volume and operations. Whether you need weekly, fortnightly, or ad hoc pickups, we’re flexible and dependable.
Why Proper Disposal of Cooking Oil Matters
Pouring used oil down the drain or discarding it with general waste can cause serious problems. It can clog drainage systems, damage the environment, and result in hefty fines for improper disposal. UK law requires all businesses to dispose of cooking oil waste in an approved and traceable manner.
Our collection service ensures that your waste oil is recycled properly. The oil we collect is refined into biodiesel—a clean-burning alternative to fossil fuels that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps move the UK towards a greener future. Your waste becomes part of a sustainable energy cycle, and you stay compliant with environmental regulations.
How the Collection Process Works
We’ve designed our collection process to be simple and efficient. Here’s what to expect:
- Get in touch with us to request your first collection.
- We’ll arrange a suitable time for our team to visit your site.
- Our driver collects the oil quickly and cleanly.
- You receive a Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CWTN) for your records.
- The collected oil is delivered to a licensed facility for recycling into renewable fuel.
We also collect used oil storage containers. If you use plastic drums, steel tins, or box-insert packaging, we can remove those for responsible disposal or recycling. Need new containers? We can help supply them too.
Areas We Cover in Oldham (OL Postcode)
Our coverage includes all areas within and around Oldham, such as:
- Oldham town centre
- Chadderton
- Failsworth
- Royton
- Lees
- Shaw
- Saddleworth villages (including Uppermill and Greenfield)
- Hollinwood, Derker, and Glodwick
If your area isn’t listed, don’t worry—please get in touch. We’re regularly expanding our collection routes and may already be operating nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the service really free?
Yes. There is no charge to your business for our collection service. We are able to provide this service for free by recycling the collected oil into biodiesel and recovering our costs through that process.
What kind of containers do you accept?
We accept a wide variety of sealed containers including 20L plastic drums, metal tins, and box inserts. All containers must be leak-proof and in a safe condition. We can also supply containers if you don’t already have suitable ones.
Do I need documentation for compliance?
Yes. UK waste regulations require a Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CWTN) for all oil collections. We provide this legal paperwork every time we collect from your premises. It’s part of our service and helps keep your business compliant.
How often can I book a collection?
We offer one-off, weekly, and fortnightly collections. If you have irregular waste oil volumes, we’ll work with you to arrange pickups that suit your needs.
What happens to the oil after collection?
Collected oil is taken to a licensed treatment facility where it is refined and converted into biodiesel or other renewable fuels. This prevents waste from ending up in landfill or water systems and helps support sustainable fuel production in the UK.
Contact Us to Start Your Free Collection
If you run a food-related business in Oldham and produce used cooking oil or animal fats, we’re here to support you. Our free service takes care of your waste oil, keeps you compliant with regulations, and helps the environment in the process.
There are no contracts, no hidden costs, and no hassle. Just a trusted, responsible collection service that works for your business.
Get in touch today to schedule your first collection or to ask any questions about how our service works. Join hundreds of food businesses across the North of England using our free waste oil collection service to improve their sustainability and stay fully compliant.
Last updated - 04/06/2025