Disposing of cooking oil incorrectly in drains and sinks can cause plumbing and environmental problems. Small amounts of cooking oil can be disposed of in garden composts.
Cooking Oil Disposal in the Southern Midlands Municipal Council area
Companies that collect waste cooking oil in Tasmania for recycling or safe disposal are listed below:
Used Cooking Oil Collection - Recycling Contractor
92 Butler Ave
Moonah
03 6278 8101
Longford Tip Shop - Recycling Contractor
Longford, Evandale and Campbell Town Waste Transfer Stations
03 6391 3032
Northern Cooking Oil Recycling - Recycling
156 St Leonards Road
Launceston
03 6343 0318
Hagen Oil - Recycling Contractor
26 Murphy Street
Launceston
03 6334 4664
Veolia Environmental Solutions - Recycling
75 Mornington Road
Mornington
03 6244 0000
Paul Sheehan Recycling
20 Augusta Road
New Town
03 6228 1633
For Information:
Visit the The Department of Tourism, Arts & Entertainment website for more information
About Cooking Oil Disposal:
- Household cooking oil can be stored in a sealable jar or wiped up with absorbent paper, to then be placed in your general waste bin.
- Cooking oils can be filtered and recycled into products such as bio-fuel, cosmetics and stockfeed.
