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Free Waste Cooking Oil and Animal Fat Collection in Rochdale
We provide free, reliable waste cooking oil and animal fat collection for businesses throughout the Rochdale area. If your business produces used cooking oil or fats, we offer a professional, eco-conscious solution that helps you stay compliant with waste regulations—at no cost. Our service is available to all commercial food businesses in the OL11, OL12, and OL16 postcode areas, covering central Rochdale and surrounding districts.
Operating from our West Yorkshire base, we cover Greater Manchester, including Rochdale, Heywood, Littleborough, Middleton, Milnrow, and other nearby areas. We are fully registered with the Environment Agency and specialise in converting waste oil into biodiesel, supporting clean energy goals across the UK.
Why Choose Our Collection Service in Rochdale?
Disposing of used cooking oil through a compliant, cost-free service helps your business operate more sustainably and avoids the risk of environmental fines. Our waste oil collection service has been developed with simplicity, safety, and legal compliance in mind.
- Free collection of used cooking oil and animal fats
- Registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency
- Serving all OL11, OL12, and OL16 postcode areas
- Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CWTN) provided with every collection
- Collected oil is recycled into biodiesel for renewable fuel use
We are trusted by businesses across Greater Manchester and offer a flexible service that works around your schedule and oil output levels.
Who We Serve
Our Rochdale collection service is available to a wide range of food-related businesses and institutions, regardless of volume. We can assist whether you produce a small amount of waste oil or large quantities on a weekly basis.
Typical businesses we collect from include:
- Takeaways and fast food outlets
- Restaurants, pubs, and cafés
- Hotels and guesthouses
- Schools, care homes, and institutional kitchens
- Mobile catering vans and food trucks
- Food manufacturers and processors
We tailor our collection frequency to your needs—whether you require weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or on-demand service.
Why Responsible Oil Disposal Is Important
Improper disposal of cooking oil, such as pouring it down the drain or mixing it with general waste, can lead to blocked sewers, environmental pollution, and potential fines. It’s also against UK environmental regulations for commercial kitchens.
When you use our service, your waste oil is taken to a licensed processing facility and converted into biodiesel—a clean-burning fuel that supports the UK’s carbon reduction targets. This approach helps reduce waste to landfill, cuts emissions, and makes your business part of the renewable energy solution.
How the Process Works
Our waste oil collection process is straightforward and designed to minimise disruption to your business:
- Contact us to arrange your free collection
- We schedule a visit at a convenient time for your operations
- Our team arrives, collects the oil, and keeps the area clean
- You receive a Controlled Waste Transfer Note for your records
- The collected oil is sent for recycling into renewable biofuel
We also collect containers used to store oil, including 20-litre drums, metal tins, and box-insert packaging. If you're unsure about the best containers to use, we can provide guidance or supply suitable replacements as needed.
Areas Covered in Rochdale
We cover all parts of the OL11, OL12, and OL16 postcodes, including but not limited to:
- Rochdale town centre
- Heywood
- Middleton
- Littleborough
- Milnrow and Newhey
- Castleton
- Wardle
- Balderstone and Firgrove
If you are located just outside the areas listed, get in touch with us. We are always expanding our routes and may already be able to reach your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the service really free?
Yes. Our service is completely free to your business. We cover our operating costs by processing the used oil into renewable biodiesel fuel.
What types of containers are accepted?
We accept clean, sealed containers including 20L drums, steel oil tins, and recyclable box inserts. We can advise on safe storage and even help you acquire the right containers if needed.
Do I need to complete any paperwork?
We handle that for you. You’ll receive a Controlled Waste Transfer Note every time we collect from your premises. This document keeps your business compliant with UK waste regulations.
How often can I schedule a collection?
Collections are based on your waste output and can be arranged weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or whenever required. We're flexible and responsive to your needs.
What happens to the oil after it's collected?
The oil is transported to a licensed processing facility, where it is refined into biodiesel or other renewable energy products. This prevents pollution and supports the UK’s green energy goals.
Start Your Free Oil Collection Today
If your food business in Rochdale generates used cooking oil or animal fats, we can take care of it—quickly, legally, and without cost. Our collection service helps you stay compliant, supports the environment, and saves you the time and hassle of handling oil waste yourself.
Whether you run a busy takeaway, a local café, or a large production kitchen, we’re ready to help. Contact us today to arrange your first free collection or to learn more about how the process works.
Join many other responsible food businesses in Rochdale already benefiting from our reliable and eco-friendly service. Let us help you keep your operations clean, compliant, and sustainable—without paying a penny.
Last updated - 04/06/2025