Cooking oil

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Can I recycle Cooking oil?

Many people dispose of these oils like any other liquids but that may cause more problems than you'd think. Always check your local rules, safely re-use oil, or check for drop-off locations.

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Many people dispose of these oils like any other liquids but that may cause more problems than you'd think. Always check your local rules, safely re-use oil, or check for drop-off locations.

Used cooking oil in a container.

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