Olive oil needs to be handled as vegetable oil is and cooking oils in the sense that it should not be washed into the drain or dumped directly into the garbage. The best method to throw out used olive oil is to store it in a sealable and non-breakable container prior to putting it in the garbage. Homeowners are also able to recycle small quantities of olive oil.

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The best option for food establishments is to store used olive oil in storage containers along with the other cooking oils to allow it to be recycled and reused.

The proper disposal of cooking oil is crucial as improper disposal is dangerous for your establishment as well as the surroundings. Every commercial kitchen should be equipped with cooking oil to regulate the disposal and use of cooking oil. This will also ensure that used oil is not flushed down the drain. When cooking oils are not properly stored or handled it is at a greater risk of the chance of a spill that could create hazardous conditions within your kitchen. Unsafe disposal of cooking oils in the drain could not only damage the sewer system, but also contaminate the environment, but it can also result in penalties for your business. Municipalities have regulations to be adhered to when it comes to storing and disposal of cooking oil that has been used and failing to adhere to these rules could lead to costly fines or even the closure of your restaurant.

Proper treatment of cooking oils, which includes storage, use, as well as the recycling and collection of cooking oil that has been used is crucial to the security of your business and the surroundings. Commercial kitchens should be equipped with storage and handling systems, along with grease traps to stop the oil from going through the drain. Making sure that you have the right recycling and disposal of cooking oil won’t just safeguard your establishment and our environment from pollution, it will also avoid expensive fines.