> wrote in message
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>I have 4 litres of sunflower oil that I need to get rid of. Is it OK
> to dig a whole in the garden, and just pour it in? Will it rot away
> fairly quickly, especially in the summer heat?
>
> Thanks, regards, dnw.

Got a big wick?

Just kidding

Dimitri


I would recommend # 6 or 7.


http://www.ehow.com/how_15918_dispose-used-cooking.html


How to Dispose of Used Cooking Grease
Disposing of used cooking grease is an environmentally important task. There are
several ways to safely dispose of it, but it should never be poured down the
drain.


Steps:
1. Allow the oil to cool completely before disposing of it.

2. Decide whether the oil needs to be discarded. Oil used for deep-frying can
usually be reused several times. Strain it into a clean sealable container.

3. To throw it away, carefully pour it into a strong sealable container, such
as an old plastic jar with a lid. Many households save jars for this purpose.
Plastic jars are better than breakable glass ones.

4. If the amount of oil is small, place the filled, sealed jar in the trash.

5. Take large amounts of cooking oil to the local landfill.

6. Alternatively, recycle large amounts of used cooking oil with the help of a
cooperative local restaurant. Most restaurants have used grease bins, whose
contents are recycled into consumer products. Ask if you can add your used oil
to their grease bin.

7. Used cooking oil can also be composted with other organic matter. If you
have a compost heap or a healthy backyard earthworm population, feed them
kitchen scraps.


Tips:
Save sealable plastic jars or old coffee cans for disposing of old grease.


Warnings:
Wait until the oil has cooled completely before handling it.

Never pour oil down the drain. Even small amounts will eventually clog the
plumbing.