Used Cooking Oil Collection Services Across the UK

Q: How do you collect used cooking oil?

We provide free collection containers and schedule regular pickups at times that suit your business. Our team handles everything safely and professionally.

Q: Do you pay for used cooking oil?

Yes. We offer competitive rebates per litre based on volume and oil quality. Use our price calculator for an instant estimate, or visit our we buy waste oil page for full payment terms.

Q: What happens to the oil after collection?

Your used cooking oil is recycled into biodiesel and other sustainable products. We ensure 100% of collected oil is properly processed and reused, contributing to a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

Q: Is there a minimum collection volume?

Collection requirements vary by location and service type. Generally we collect from 50 litres upwards for commercial premises. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and we'll create a schedule that works for you.

Q: What types of cooking oil do you collect?

We collect all standard commercial cooking oils including vegetable oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, palm oil, and blended cooking oils. The oil should be free from excessive water, cleaning chemicals, and non-food contaminants, as these affect the quality of the biodiesel we produce from it. For waste engine oil, motor oil, and industrial lubricants, we operate a separate specialist service — see our engine oil collection page for details.

Q: How quickly can you start a collection service?

For most businesses we can have a collection schedule in place within 5 to 10 working days of your initial enquiry. This covers delivering your storage container, agreeing collection frequency, and confirming your first pickup date. If you need an urgent first collection, call us directly and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Q: How do you ensure compliant waste disposal?

Used cooking oil is a controlled waste under UK law, regulated by the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011. Bio UK Fuels holds the relevant waste carrier licences for the regions we operate in. Every collection is documented with a waste transfer note — the legal record you need to demonstrate that your waste has been handled by a licensed carrier.

Q: Which areas do you cover?

We operate collection routes across England and Wales, serving major cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leicester, Nottingham, Newcastle, Hull, and Stoke, along with the towns and surrounding areas of each. If your location isn't listed, contact us directly — we add new routes regularly and may already be operating close to you.

Free collection, competitive rebates, and compliant waste disposal for food businesses of every size. We collect your used cooking oil and turn it into biodiesel.

Get Paid for Your Waste Cooking Oil

Turn your used cooking oil into revenue. We offer competitive rebates and free collection.

We Buy Waste Oil

Get paid for your used cooking oil. We offer competitive rebates per litre based on volume and quality. Turn your waste into revenue.

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Price Calculator

Find out exactly what your used cooking oil is worth today. Our calculator gives you instant pricing based on your volume.

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UCO Collection Services by Business Type

Tailored used cooking oil collection for every type of food business across the UK.

Pubs & Restaurants

Reliable collection services for pubs, restaurants, and dining establishments. Regular scheduled pickups and competitive rebates.

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Takeaways & Food Delivery

Fast food outlets, takeaways, and delivery kitchens. Flexible collection schedules to match your high-volume operations.

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Hospitals & Care Homes

Specialist collection services for healthcare facilities with strict compliance requirements and regular scheduled collections.

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Schools & Universities

Educational facility waste oil collection that's safe, reliable, and cost-effective. Perfect for canteens and food service areas.

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Food Manufacturers

Industrial-scale collection for food production facilities. High-volume solutions with flexible scheduling and premium rebates.

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Garages & Industry

We work closely with professional collectors that service garages and industry to remove engine oil and other mineral based oils and lubricants

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How our waste cooking oil collection service works

Bio UK Fuels is a family-run business based in Sheffield. We operate our own vehicles, employ our own drivers, and run our own biodiesel production facility. When you book a collection, you deal directly with the people who turn up — no brokers, no subcontractors, no handoffs.

Get a quote

Tell us your volume, business type, and location. We confirm your rebate rate, collection availability and schedule a collection to suit you.

We supply your container

We provide the right storage equipment at no cost. No hire fees, no upfront charges.

We agree a schedule

Collections arranged around your hours — weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. New customers set up within 5–10 working days.

We collect and pay you

Our driver collects on the agreed schedule. Your rebate payment follows promptly — no chasing invoices.

Your oil becomes biodiesel

Every litre goes into our biodiesel production. You receive a waste transfer note confirming compliant disposal.

Engine Oil Collection

Separate specialist service for garages, mechanics, and industrial facilities. We collect waste engine oil, motor oil, and industrial lubricants with proper disposal and recycling guaranteed.

Find your local used cooking oil collection service

We operate collection routes across England and Wales. Select your region below to find service details, coverage areas, and local contact information for your area.

Don’t see your city listed? We add new collection routes regularly. Contact us to check availability — we serve many towns and postcodes beyond the cities shown here.