Overview
- The No1 Binman on TikTok said Wednesday that small amounts of used cooking oil belong in general waste, not in food waste or recycling.
- He advised cooling the oil and sealing it in a non-recyclable container, such as a carton or a jar with a tight lid, before putting it in the bin.
- He cautioned against pouring oil down the sink because it can harden in pipes and cause costly blockages.
- He said large or commercial quantities should not go in household bins and should be handled by a council or specialist collection.
- Zero Waste Scotland suggested simple reuses, including brushing leftover oil on wooden garden structures or making solid bird feed by mixing set fat with seeds and nuts.