How to Dispose of Cooking Oil the Right WayCooking oil is a kitchen staple, but figuring out how to properly dispose of it can be tricky. Pouring it down the drain is a major no-no—it can clog pipes ...

Ahead, professional chefs explain how to dispose of cooking oil ... all cause drain issues. For many home cooks, the most convenient way to discard cooking oil is to toss it in the trash.

“I normally drain the oil back into the container it came from, seal it, and throw it away,” explains updates writer Abigail Bailey. Once the oil is cool enough to handle, she pours it into a ...

While automotive repair shops typically contract a company to come by and remove used engine oil once a month or so, home mechanics ... used engine oil for proper disposal and recycling.