Used & Waste Cooking Oil Collection

Get paid for collecting your used cooking oils and fats. Quatra guarantees the best price, a clean and free collection.

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Used cooking oil collection company

Quatra is Europe’s market leader in used cooking oil collection and one of the leading licensed collectors in the UK. In addition to collecting waste oil, we also supply fresh cooking oil in bag-in-box formats. We serve the hospitality sector in all its forms, from restaurants and bars to hotels, event venues, snackbars and pop-ups. If you run a food business, you can simply request a collection and we will pick up your used cooking oil directly at your door. The service is fully compliant, hassle-free, and we even pay you for the oil we collect.

Quatra also provides large-scale collection services for the industrial sector, supporting food producers and processing facilities, making us a reliable partner for businesses of every size.

National waste cooking oil collection

Quatra is a nationwide collection company. We provide a national service throughout the UK with 7 key hubs located in London, Exeter, Birmingham, Hull, Manchester and Glasgow.

No matter the size of your business, we offer a free, clean and timely used cooking oil collection service. Our clients range from the UK’s largest restaurants and hotel chains to independent restaurants and fast-food outlets.

Our storage solutions

Quatra offers a versatile range of waste oil collection containers to suit the needs of businesses of all sizes. Whether you operate a small restaurant or a large food production facility, our storage solutions ensure safe, clean, and efficient handling of your used cooking oil.

Explore our range of waste oil collection containers:

Blue barrels 60 L - 200 L

Wheelie bin 120 L - 200 L

IBC 600 L - 1000 L

Managing high volumes of cooking oil?

Quatra offers custom solutions to streamline your kitchen operations. Whether you run a fast-food restaurant or a large food processing plant, our oil storage and management systems offer a convenient, efficient, safe and cost-effective plan for you. Get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.

Other services

Food industry collection

Are you an industrial food manufacturer? Does your production process generate used cooking oils or fats? Quatra can be your partner in the responsible management of your waste oil. We specialize in collecting three types of industrial waste within the food industry:

Used cooking oil in various types and packaging.
Oil-based products that may no longer be sold due to contamination or packaging issues.
Oil waste and residues that can arise during production.

Together, let's contribute to sustainable waste management.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of cooking oils do you collect?

We collect all types of used cooking oils and fats: loose, in sealed containers, or directly from fryer systems. This includes:

Vegetable oil
Sunflower oil
Rapeseed oil
Palm oil
Blends and other cooking fats

Who do you collect used cooking oil from?

We provide used cooking oil collection across the UK for a wide range of businesses, including:

• Hospitality: restaurants, cafés, pubs, takeaways

• Accommodation & events: hotels, caterers, event venues

• Food industry: industrial kitchens, food manufacturers, processing plants

• Public institutions: schools, universities, hospitals,...

What happens to the oil once collected?

All used cooking oil is processed into UCO feedstock, a vital ingredient for producing low-carbon biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel). This helps cut CO₂ emissions by up to 87% compared to fossil fuels.

What does UK law say about disposing of used cooking oil?

According to the Environment Agency, it is a legal requirement to dispose of used cooking oil responsibly via licensed waste carriers. The oil must be stored securely and collected by a licensed company. Improper disposal, such as pouring it down the drain, can lead to hefty fines. You can find our waste carrier licence here: CBDU341591.

A Duty of Care waste transfer note will be provided to you upon collection as legal proof.

Do I need to complete any legal paperwork?

No paperwork is required on your side. With every pickup our driver will bring a compliant Duty of Care waste transfer note. This ensures you comply with the Environment Agency’s legal requirements for commercial waste disposal.

If you are entering for ISCC certification, then we ask for a quick self-declaration form per collection, but we’ll bring the paperwork and guide you through it. No preparation is needed on your side.