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Disposing of: Cooking oil & frying fat

Let small amounts cool and put them in residual waste in a closed bottle or soaked up in kitchen paper. Many recycling centres accept larger amounts of used cooking fat.

Not down the sink or toilet: fat clogs pipes and sewers.

01 Where it goes

  1. 01 · RECOMMENDEDGeneral waste binSmall amounts can go in the general waste bin.
  2. 02 Recycling centreDrop it off yourself – opening hours and conditions are on the city page.

02 Tips

  • Solid frying fat can go in residual waste as a block.
  • In many towns it may not go in the organic bin – check local rules.

03 Good to know

Recycling centre

At the recycling centre (Wertstoffhof) you drop off bulky waste, electronics, garden waste, wood, metal and more yourself. What's accepted and what it costs is set by the city's waste rules.

Give things a second life

Furniture and appliances that still work are welcome at social department stores, swap groups or classified ads – it saves fees and resources.

05 Disposing of Cooking oil & frying fat in your city

? FAQ: Cooking oil & frying fat

Q01Where do I take Cooking oil & frying fat in Germany?

Let small amounts cool and put them in residual waste in a closed bottle or soaked up in kitchen paper. Many recycling centres accept larger amounts of used cooking fat.

Q02Does disposing of Cooking oil & frying fat cost anything?

It depends on your city: many offer free bulky-waste pickups or free drop-off at the recycling centre up to a certain amount. Check your city page for the exact fees.