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Used Cooking Oil Collection in London
We collect your used cooking oil on a fixed day, every week, and pay you cash per litre. Free sealed drums provided and swapped at every visit, with all your paperwork online, ready for inspections. Serving London and surrounding areas.
- EA Licensed · CBDU649455
- Cash Paid Per Litre, No Minimum
- Free Drums Provided
- Same & Next-Day Collections
- Paperwork Online
Same day
urgent collections, next day as standard
£0 collection, drums and paperwork, always
Every London borough covered, based in Slough
Up to around 88%
less CO2 than fossil diesel when your oil becomes biofuel
Why kitchens switch to us
The problems we take off your plate
Worried about inspections?
Every collection is logged online. Download your waste transfer notes any time, so your compliance paper trail is always ready.
Messy, leaking drums?
We supply free sealed drums and swap them for clean empties at every visit. No cleaning, no spills, no smells.
Not getting paid for your oil?
We pay you cash per litre at competitive rates, with no minimum volume. You are paid from your very first drum, with no threshold to clear first.
Simple by design
How it works for takeaways and restaurants
- 1
Sign up
Book a free collection below or message us on WhatsApp. We register your business and drop off free sealed drums.
- 2
Fill and store
Pour cooled used oil into the containers we provide. No mess, no leaks and nothing extra for your team to do.
- 3
We collect on your day
Same day every week, or fortnightly if that suits you better. Filling up faster than expected? Call or WhatsApp and we'll book an extra pickup before your fixed day. We measure your litres, pay you per litre and swap in clean empties.
- 4
Get your paperwork online
Every collection is logged in your online account. Download waste transfer notes and view your collection history any time, ready for any EHO or council inspection.
That's it. No admin, no hassle and no overflowing drums.
Why wait for the big firms?
Speed built into how we run
- Minutes Typical response time. We usually ring you back right after your enquiry lands
- Next day First collection as standard, same day if you are urgent
- Same day Extra pickups when your drums fill early. Just call before noon
Built for inspections
All your compliance paperwork, in one place.
Every collection generates a digital waste transfer note, stored in your secure online account. Log in to download WTNs, check dates and litres collected, and request extra pickups when you have a busy week.
Most oil collectors hand you a paper slip you'll lose. We give you a proper online record, the kind the big chains have, for your independent kitchen.
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Licensed, reliable, worth switching for
Why kitchens choose London Oil Collection
£0
You never pay a penny
Some London waste firms charge for every oil pickup. With us, collection, drums and paperwork all come free, and the money flows the other way: we pay you.
Up to around 88%
less CO2 than fossil diesel
Your oil becomes biofuel that replaces fossil diesel. Nothing is dumped or wasted.
All of London, one collector
Based in Slough, collecting in every London borough and the surrounding towns, with the local attention of a small firm.
Fully licensed
Environment Agency registered waste carrier CBDU649455, verifiable on the public register.
Fixed day, flexible when you need it
Your collection day is set when you sign up, and we keep to it. Filling up early? Book an extra pickup any time.
Cash paid per litre, no minimum
Competitive rates for every litre we collect, measured in front of you. No threshold to clear before you start earning from your oil.
Free sealed drums
Clean, sealed drums supplied free when you sign up and swapped at every collection.
Paperwork online
Digital waste transfer notes and full collection history in your secure online account.
No confusion, no grey areas
What we collect
If it has been used to cook food, we almost certainly take it. If you're not sure, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight away.
We collect
- Used vegetable and sunflower oil
- Rapeseed, olive and blended frying oils
- Fryer, wok and pan oil
- Beef dripping, lard and ghee
- Mixed kitchen fats and greases
We don't collect
- Engine, motor or gearbox oil
- Hydraulic and lubricating oils
- Industrial or insulating oils
- Food waste
Collecting from TakeawaysRestaurantsCafesFish & chip shopsPubs & hotelsCaterers & food producers across London.
Sized to your kitchen
Free drums in the size you actually need
Every container is supplied free, sealed against leaks and smells, and swapped for a clean empty at every collection.
25L
25 litre sealed drum
Compact and easy to carry, and the smallest size we supply.
Most popular 60L
60 litre drum
The standard choice for busy takeaways and restaurants.
240L
240 litre wheelie bin
For chip shops and kitchens where the fryers run all day.
IBC
IBC, up to 1,000 litres
For food producers and central kitchens. Supplied on request.
How often will we come?
As often as your kitchen needs. These are the starting points most kitchens pick, but nothing is locked in: switch between weekly and fortnightly whenever you like, pause for a closure, or add extra pickups in a busy week. Your schedule flexes with you.
Under 20 litres a week Usually fortnightly works well
20 to 50 litres a week Usually weekly works well
50 to 100 litres a week Weekly, with extra pickups whenever you need them
Over 100 litres a week Whatever schedule suits you, with larger containers
Not sure of your volume? Pick "Not sure" on the booking form and we will size it up on the first visit, then adjust the schedule as we go.
Where your oil goes
From fryer to fuel
Nothing is dumped, tipped or wasted. Every litre we collect starts a second life as renewable fuel.
- Step 1
Your fryer
Used oil cools and goes straight into your sealed drum. Nothing down the drain, nothing in the bin.
- Step 2
We collect
Measured at your door on your fixed day, and you are paid cash per litre on the spot.
- Step 3
Refined
Your oil is filtered, cleaned and processed into renewable biofuel.
- Step 4
Cleaner fuel
That biofuel replaces fossil diesel, cutting CO2 by up to around 88% against the fossil fuel it displaces.
Coverage
Areas we cover
We collect across every London borough and the surrounding towns, from independent takeaways to multi-site restaurant groups. Every area sits on a fixed round, so the terms and the lead times are the same wherever your kitchen is.
Surrounding towns covered too, including Watford, Uxbridge and the Slough area.
West London
Central London
East London
South London
Not sure if we cover you yet? Send us your postcode and we'll confirm your collection day straight away.
Check my postcodeBook Your Free Collection
Tell us where you are and we'll set up your collection day. No cost, no obligation, and we typically call you back within minutes.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp us on 07716 378590 and we'll sort it out in a couple of minutes.
Our story
Started because kitchens deserved better
London Oil Collection started in Slough after we kept hearing the same two complaints from kitchen owners we knew: the oil collector doesn't turn up, and the paperwork is a shoebox of paper slips nobody can find when the inspector calls.
So we built the company around fixing exactly that. Fixed rounds that run on the same day every week. Software that logs every collection and stores your waste transfer notes in an online account. And because we are an independent, owner-run firm rather than a national waste giant, the person who answers your WhatsApp is the person who can actually fix your problem.
The London Oil Collection team, Slough
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay for used cooking oil?
Yes. We pay you cash per litre at competitive rates, measured at the point of collection, with no minimum volume. Your used oil is a valuable resource, and we believe the kitchens producing it should be the ones earning from it.
Is there a minimum amount of oil before you will collect?
No. We collect and pay from your very first drum, whatever your volume, with no threshold to clear before you start earning from your oil. If you are a cafe filling a 25 litre drum a fortnight, you are as welcome as a chip shop filling a wheelie bin every week.
Is collection really free?
Completely free. There is no charge for collection, no charge for the sealed drums we supply, and no contract tying you in. Some waste companies charge for every oil pickup; with us it works the other way round, because we pay you for the oil we collect.
What types of oil do you collect?
All used cooking oils and kitchen fats: vegetable, sunflower, rapeseed and olive oils, fryer and pan oil, beef dripping, lard and ghee. We do not collect engine oil, motor oil, hydraulic oil or other industrial oils. If you are unsure, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will confirm.
Which areas of London do you cover?
All of them. We collect across every London borough, plus surrounding towns such as Uxbridge, Slough and Watford, and every area sits on a fixed round with the same terms and the same lead times. Send your postcode through on the booking form and we will confirm your collection day straight away.
Do you provide drums or containers?
Yes, free of charge and sized to your kitchen: 25 litre and 60 litre sealed drums, 240 litre wheelie bins for high-volume fryers, and IBCs of up to 1,000 litres for food producers. The 25 litre drum suits cafes and smaller kitchens, and we pay per litre on it just the same. We swap every container for a clean empty at each collection, so there are no leaks, no smells and nothing for your team to clean.
How quickly can you start?
Fast. We typically call you back within minutes of your enquiry, your first collection is normally next day, and if you are urgent (an overflowing drum, an inspection tomorrow) call before noon and we will do everything we can to get to you the same day. After that you are on a fixed day every week or fortnight, with extra pickups on the same flexible basis.
Are you licensed?
Yes. London Oil Collection Ltd (company number 17353811) holds an Environment Agency Upper Tier Waste Carrier licence, registration CBDU649455, as a Carrier and Dealer. You can verify it on the Environment Agency public register.
Can you collect before my fixed day?
Yes. Your fixed day is there so you always know when we are coming, but it never locks you in. If a busy week fills your drums early, call or WhatsApp us and we will book an extra pickup before your usual day, often the same day if you reach us before noon.
What paperwork do I get and how do I access it?
Every collection generates a digital waste transfer note, stored in your secure online account. Log in at any time to download waste transfer notes and view your full collection history, with dates and litres collected. When an EHO or council inspector asks for your waste documentation, it is all there in seconds.
What happens to the oil?
Your used cooking oil is recycled into biofuel, which produces up to around 88% less CO2 than fossil diesel. Nothing goes to landfill or down the drain.