Cooking Oil
Never pour used cooking oil down a drain, it solidifies inside pipes and is a leading cause of household and municipal sewer clogs. Small amounts can cool and go in the trash in a sealed container; larger amounts are often accepted at a municipal household hazardous waste facility or environmental collection center.
Curbside recycling?
No
Never pour cooking oil into a curbside recycling bin or down the drain. Small sealed amounts can go in household trash; larger amounts belong at a hazardous-waste or environmental collection facility.
How to prepare it
- Let the oil cool completely before handling it
- Pour it into a sealed, non-breakable container (its original bottle, a jar with a lid, or a can)
- For small amounts going in the trash, make sure the container is fully sealed to avoid leaks
Common fees
Free at municipal facilities that accept it, within their posted volume limit.
Quantity limits
Varies by facility, for example Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center accepts up to 10 gallons of cooking oil per visit.
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Transporting it safely
Keep the container upright and sealed during transport to avoid spills.
Verified nearby locations
Environmental Collection Center
Verified6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX
- Hours
- Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Fort Worth residents; free for unincorporated Tarrant County residents with a voucher obtained from the county in advance
- Appointment
- Not confirmed
- Residency
- City of Fort Worth residents (proof of residence via a current water bill or driver's license) and residents of some other participating jurisdictions. Unincorporated Tarrant County residents must request a voucher from Tarrant County Engineering Services before visiting, this facility does not accept commercial, business, or industrial waste from anyone.
Last verified 2026-09-07Official source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle cooking oil?
- Never pour used cooking oil down a drain, it solidifies inside pipes and is a leading cause of household and municipal sewer clogs. Small amounts can cool and go in the trash in a sealed container; larger amounts are often accepted at a municipal household hazardous waste facility or environmental collection center.
- Can cooking oil go in curbside recycling?
- Never pour cooking oil into a curbside recycling bin or down the drain. Small sealed amounts can go in household trash; larger amounts belong at a hazardous-waste or environmental collection facility.
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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