Overview
- Videos by The No1 Binman, amplified by UK outlets this week, advise putting household amounts of used cooking oil in the general waste bin.
- Do not pour oil down the sink, as fats can solidify and cause costly blockages in pipes and sewers.
- Place cooled oil in a sealable, non-recyclable container such as a carton or jar before disposing in general waste to prevent leaks.
- Large or commercial volumes should not go in a household bin and require contacting the council or arranging specialist collection.
- Zero Waste Scotland suggests small-scale reuses, including brushing oil on garden wood or making bird feed from solidified fat mixed with seeds.