{"id":75,"date":"2022-10-13T14:38:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T18:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/providenceenvironmental.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2022-10-13T14:38:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T18:38:18","slug":"3-safe-and-effective-ways-to-dispose-of-cooking-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/providenceenvironmental.com\/blog\/3-safe-and-effective-ways-to-dispose-of-cooking-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Safe and Effective Ways To Dispose of Cooking Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing you should know about disposing of cooking oil, it\u2019s to never, EVER dump it down the drain. Doing so can cause clogs in your drains or sewage system. These clogs can even affect your neighbors and result in costly damages. Instead, follow these three safe and effective ways to dispose of cooking oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add to the Compost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re cooking with 100 percent vegetable oil, you can add it to the compost. These oils are natural and perfectly safe to add to your compost pile. Oils included in this category are olive, coconut, sunflower, grapeseed, soy, and corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One exception is if you\u2019re cooking with animal fat or using the above oils for cooking animal protein. Adding this fat or oil to your compost pile can attract bugs or animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fun Composting Fact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthworms love eating cooking oil! So, consider adding your next batch of pure cooking oil to your compost pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a Used Cooking Oil Service Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since restaurants use loads of cooking oil, they install grease traps. Grease traps store the oil, fat, and grease until professionals can come and clean the oil from the device. If you\u2019re opening your restaurant in the South Carolina area and you\u2019ve been looking for a grease trap and used cooking oil service provider, consider our team at Providence Environmental. We provide exceptional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.providenceenvironmental.com\/restaurants.php\">restaurant grease pickup<\/a> services for commercial kitchens state-wide. Our high-quality equipment and expert team can handle the heat, so you can keep creating delicious meals in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dispose With Household Waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This disposal method can be beneficial if you\u2019re still in the early stages of opening your first restaurant. Before you dump the oil directly into the garbage, there are a few best practices to keep in mind. Let the oil cool down before you discard it anywhere. It\u2019s best to store it in sealable jars. 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