Small amounts of fats, scattered, can be handled by an ordinary working compost pile, although the odor may attract rodents, opossums, raccoons, dogs and cats. Larger amounts, no. If you do a lot of deep-fat frying, or are talking about restaurant-volume waste, collect it in sealed containers and offer it for free on your local Craigslist for those people who make their own bio-diesel.
I don't do a lot of deep-fat frying, but I do cook quite a bit and make my own homemade stocks that I use to make soups and stews that I give to friends and relatives.
It is amazing to me how much fat is rendered from beef marrow bones and chickens. I also will slow cook a fresh ham and that produces quite a bit of lard.
Cooking bacon produces a lot of fat, too. I save the rendered fat in jars and freeze them and use small amounts for other dishes from time to time. However, it ends up accumulating since I don't use much at all.
Now I would like to dispose of it. I don't have a composter since I live in a townhouse and the HOA would not allow something like that.
I was hoping to do something with it other than just toss it in the trash. I don't have all that much of it so I am not sure it would be worth anyone's time to come pick it up from me. They would probably use more in gas to come get it than they could produce in bio-diesel.
I read about making soap from the beef tallow, but that involves using lye, and I don't think I want to try something like that. Would it help the soil if I dribbled small amounts from time to time on my yard?
I don't have to dispose of it all at once or all in the same place. Or is it just not something that helps the soil? When I was a kid, we had a funnel on the back porch welded to a copper pipe which ran through the porch floor boards and deep into the ground.
All of our cooking liquids ended up in the funnel. Our compost pile was a salvaged U. Air Force trash can which my father buried in the ground after removing the bottom of it.
The lid was level with the ground. I still have the lid to that garbage can and it has a date on it: I'd still have the can, too, if my snowplow man hadn't decided to ride waaaay up on my lawn, where he ripped the can out of the ground. You could make some dandy 'suet blocks' with all that fat.
We get several varieties of birds that just love them. You could pour that oil on soil but it will do serious harm to the Soil Food Web. If you have adequate quantity today there are people who will convert cooking oils into biofuel.
I finally trained my wife to give old or rancid oil to me so I can use it in my chainsaw for bar oil. Hey I never thought if using for chainsaw lube. If I ever have more than I can use in suet blocks, I'll blend it with some commercial bar oil. I havent needed to blend. This is a multi-beneficial option since companies that collect household hazardous waste HHW often collect other categories like medical waste. If they have a doorstep pick-up service, then this gives you a chance to get rid of multiple types of hazardous waste at one time.
ACTenviro can most definitely help you with household hazardous waste disposal. Get in touch with us. This is actually a system kit that works as grease disposal. This system includes a plastic container with foil-lined bags that can hold a maximum of 32 ounces 2 lbs. After the bag is full, seal it up and throw the bag into the garbage.
Another benefit of this option is that it also allows you to reuse old jars. This allows you to effectively strain any bits and pieces of batter or other foodstuff.
Now, it might be instinctive of us to wipe out grease from strainers, dishes, pots and pans with paper towels, and then afterwards, throw the used, greasy paper towels in the recycling bin because — well, paper towels are generally recyclable, right? Paper towels that are lined with grease are generally not accepted by recycling centers.
Can you really rev up a diesel engine with soybean oil? Consider that corn is used for that exact purpose today. In fact, some industries like restaurants have even made a business of it.
They sell industrial amounts of cooking oil to companies, which convert it into biodiesel. You can find various online resources to find local companies that convert cooking oil into biodiesel. If they only accept bulk amounts, find a local restaurant that follows the practice. Perhaps you can donate your own household cooking oil. This is probably the last thing most people would likely consider using used cooking oil for.
Usually, soap is produced from fat. Some people would rather deal with solid waste versus liquid form. If you want it to be super-solid, then freeze the cooking oil after it cools down, so it solidifies more. That includes whether you plan on reusing it soon or disposing of it. For recycling, you have various options like plastic butter containers or coffee cans. Make sure to label the container, so nobody confuses cooking oil for ground coffee beans.
This is especially true if you only use very little amounts of cooking oil. Follow along the next section as we show you some effective ways for you to reduce the use of cooking oil. One way to tick off used cooking oil disposal from your to-do list at home is to actually use less of it when cooking.
You should generally dispose of it after using it 2 or 3 times. However, if the smell is OK and it burns hot, then you can keep using the oil. You can, but it should cool down first. Put it in a sealed and sturdy container. This will help it from leaking into the other garbage. Yes, you can use the cooking oil as compost, but only if you were frying plant-based foods.
If you were frying any meat products, the oil could attract critters like rats and raccoons. You can take it to a local waste center if it accepts grease. To survive in the cold, birds need additional calories.
Use it for lighting. You can bring a warm glow to any space using leftover oil. Use it to kill weeds. Make biodiesel fuel. How do you dispose of cooking fat? If you want to dispose of spent cooking grease, the best way to do it is to pour the fat into a sealable container that you're fine with throwing away.
I typically hold on to the plastic bottles in which many cooking oils are packaged, specifically for this purpose. Will cooking oil kill grass? Toxic, unnatural oils like motor oil are a big no-no, but new or used vegetable oil is both eco-safe and effective at killing weeds. Entirely coat unwanted weeds by carefully pouring vegetable oil on both foliage and stem. The weeds will be gone in no time.
Can you pour grease down the toilet? Avoid putting grease and cooking oil down the kitchen sink. Some people think it is okay to put them down the toilet, but that's bad too. The grease can clog pipes in your own apartment or house.
The fats can also cause problems down the line as they continue through the system. How do you dispose of extra virgin olive oil? How to dispose of olive oil Let it solidify. Most cooking oils, except canola oil, will solidify once left to cool. Use a container. If you plan to deep-fry soon or fry foods on a regular basis, you can save the cooking oil to use again.
First, strain the oil through a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth to remove any particles and crumbs. Then, pour it into an airtight container and store in a dark place until ready to use. It is important to note that you should reuse oil only once or twice. Give it a sniff before using it; if it smells rancid, toss it out.
Remember that each time you reuse oil, the oil deteriorates and the smoke point the temperature at which it will burn decreases. If you want to get rid of the oil, let the oil cool completely, then pour it into a nonrecyclable container with a lid and throw it in the garbage. Common nonrecyclable containers that work well include cardboard milk cartons and similar wax- or plastic-lined paper containers.
Styrofoam and other takeout containers are also good options. If you prefer to throw it out, you need to freeze or refrigerate the oil first to harden it. Pour the oil into an old can and put it in the freezer or fridge. Once the oil is solid enough to come out of the can in one piece, it is ready to be thrown into the trash. If you have no more than a cup of oil or grease, pour it into a coffee mug and set it in the fridge. When it solidifies, scoop it out and drop it into the trash with a spoon.
Then wipe out the mug with a paper towel or used napkin before washing it. If you have a small amount of oil, it can be safely disposed into a partially filled plastic trash bag.
Just be sure to cool the cooking oil first and close the bag.
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