How to Get Rid of Oil in My Deep Fryer
Deep fryer oil is considered hazardous waste in many locales. Some cities offer pickup for hazardous waste and provide specific instructions on how the oil must be packaged for disposal. Some cities provide a drop-off location and provide instructions for packaging. For disposal of small amounts of cooking oil, most cities allow you to place the oil in your regular trash container as long as you solidify the oil first. Check your city's rules before proceeding with the disposal of cooking oil. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Freeze the Oil
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Allow the oil to cool after cooking, and pour the oil into its original container or an available plastic container that can be sealed.
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Freeze the oil to speed the process of solidification.
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Place the oil in a plastic trash bag and place the bag in your regular container for pickup. Do not place the oil in the pickup container until the day of pickup, or the oil may melt too soon and spill when the garbage truck compacts the trash.
Solidify the Oil with Other Products
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Allow the oil to cool after cooking, and pour the oil into its original container or an available plastic container that can be sealed.
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Pour kitty litter or sand into the oil until it solidifies.
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Place the container in a plastic garbage bag and place the bag in your regular trash can for pickup.
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Tips & Warnings
Never pour oil down your drain, or you can clog or damage the plumbing.
