Waste Vegetable & Used Cooking Oil Recycling
Trusted by UK businesses for licenced used cooking oil collection and recycling.
Request a callback
Request NowWaste Vegetable & Used Cooking Oil Recycling by Wastecare
Used cooking oil and waste vegetable oil must be managed responsibly to prevent pollution and comply with UK environmental legislation. Under the Environmental Protection Act and Duty of Care Regulations, all UK businesses that produce waste oil are required to have it collected and treated by a licenced waste carrier.
At Wastecare, we specialise in the collection and recycling of waste cooking and vegetable oils across the UK. With over 40 years of experience in oil recovery and recycling, we help restaurants, caterers, and food manufacturers stay compliant while reducing their environmental impact.
We also manage other waste streams, including WEEE (electrical waste), batteries, and industrial containers.
Calculate a waste collection quote
Efficient, low-cost waste collections from your business
All Waste Types | Licensed Recycling | Nationwide Service
Calculate a waste oil collection quote from your business site(s)
Responsible Cooking Oil Disposal
Improper disposal of used cooking oil can cause serious environmental harm – blocking drains, contaminating waterways, and leading to costly penalties. Wastecare provides a fully licenced waste oil collection service, ensuring your business meets all UK environmental regulations while contributing to a circular economy.
Our process is simple, efficient, and sustainable. We supply secure containers, collect your used oil on a schedule that suits you, and provide full documentation for every collection.
Nationwide Collection & Recycling Network
With 12 licenced service centres and a fleet of over 100 specialist collection vehicles, Wastecare offers a truly nationwide collection service for waste cooking oil. Whether you need regular pickups or a one-off collection, we provide reliable, flexible, and compliant service.
Every litre of collected oil is safely transported and reprocessed into renewable biofuels and sustainable resources, helping reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
Why choose Wastecare?
About Us
Importance of Compliant Waste Management
Under the Environmental Protection Act (1990) and the Waste Regulations (2011), any business producing waste cooking oil must store it safely in appropriate, sealed containers so it can be collected and treated responsibly.
All used cooking oil collections must be carried out by a licensed waste carrier, such as Wastecare, to ensure full compliance with UK environmental legislation.
Improper disposal of waste oils, including pouring them down drains or mixing them with other waste, can cause environmental harm and significant business penalties.
Wastecare provides expert support to help your business stay compliant and environmentally responsible:
- Advice on storing and handling waste oils safely
- Supply of suitable containers and collection equipment
- Licensed nationwide collection and recovery network
- Tailored solutions designed around your business needs
myWaste App
myWaste is our bespoke online portal providing digital waste tracking information to all of our customers free of charge.
The myWaste portal has been designed to provide a comprehensive management and support system to keep business’ compliant with the latest environmental regulations, while enabling them to track and minimise their recycling costs – while maximising recovery value.
Features include:
- Quote generation
- View upcoming collections and real-time vehicle tracking
- Bespoke reporting on collections
- Downloading paperwork & managing invoices
- Submitting compliance data
- Company’s recycling percentages and carbon saving
- Secure, client-specific communication log with the Wastecare Team
FAQs
Once collected, your used cooking oil is transported through Wastecare’s licensed recovery network, where it is recycled into renewable sources such as biofuels in like with UK environmental regulations. Every collection is fully traceable via the myWaste portal, giving you digital Waste Transfer Notes and compliance records for peace of mind.
Yes. We can collect even small amounts of used cooking oil. Our service is designed for businesses of every size, from independent cafes and takeaways to national food producers.
We’ll arrange a collection frequency that matches your waste oil output, ensuring every pickup is compliant, efficient, and fully documented through your myWaste account.
Most used cooking oil collections can be scheduled within just a few days.
With 12 licensed service centres and a fleet of over 100 specialist vehicles, we offer fast, reliable collections that work around your operational needs.
Yes. Wastecare is a fully licensed waste carrier, approved to collect and transport used cooking oil and other controlled wastes across the UK.
Our nationwide team and dedicated collection fleet ensure all materials are handled safely, compliantly, and in accordance with UK environmental regulations.
Absolutely. Every collection includes a digital Waste Transfer Note and recycling summary accessible through your myWaste account.
This documentation proves your compliance with the Environmental Protection Act and Duty of Care Regulations, helping you meet all UK waste management requirements.
Request a callback
Please complete the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
