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Food Grease
Instructions
Put small amounts of cold liquid cooking oil or solidified grease in a compostable container like a paper bag and then into the green cart.
Alternatives
Consider reusing it! Save it in the refrigerator, then add a little bit when cooking potatoes, eggs, or vegetables to enhance flavor.
Learn MoreFacts
Used cooking oil, and congealed meat greases (e.g. bacon grease) can be dropped-off at BioFuel Oasis, 1441 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94608. Please do not leave containers filled with oil/grease after hours. Check their website for current hours.
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