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SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY, HELP THE PLANET Booker’s used cooking oil recycling service lets you save time and money. With over 96% of customers who use Booker’s
Caterers can arrange for their used oil to be
Used Cooking Oil collection and recycling
collected on a set rota – every two weeks, for
service saying they would recommend the
instance – or can choose to order collections as
service to other Booker customers, caterers
required.
INBRIEF
AVOIDING THEFT
There have been reports of thefts of used cooking oil from customers’
are being reminded of this invaluable service which helps them save money and meet all of
So far, Booker has collected and recycled almost
their legal obligations when disposing of used
80 million litres of used cooking oil – enough to
cooking oil.
fill 32 Olympic sized swimming pools. The service is also the simplest way for caterers to ensure
The service has been running since 2008 and
that they are meeting all legal requirements
more than 16,000 catering customers already
around the correct disposal of used cooking
take advantage, earning a 20p voucher towards
oil. Caterers using Booker’s service receive
their next purchase for every litre collected and
formal certification that their used oil has been
recycled. That means participating caterers earn
collected and recycled after every collection.
a £4 voucher for every 20 litres recycled, bringing
The minimum collection is 60 litres and Booker
the price of a KTC 20ltr drum to *£21.99.
can provide 60 litre barrels if desired, with a deposit payable.
premises. To reduce your risk of falling victim to crimes like this, it is important to: l Keep your used cooking oil secure before collection l Booker partners with Wastecare, Vegetable Oil Management and, in Northern Ireland, BioGen. Make sure you check the Booker
The used oil is collected direct from your
paperwork before
premises by a Booker’s collection partner and
To register and book your collection, contact
handing over the used
is then processed and turned into biofuel which
Booker Recycling by phone on 0345 120 4545,
oil.
makes up the diesel blend used in Booker’s
by email at info@bookerrecycling.co.uk or by
HGV fleet, helping the planet as well as saving
visiting www.bookerrecycling.co.uk
caterers money.
*Price correct at time of printing
If you believe your used cooking oil has been stolen, please report it
“Fantastic, efficient and hassle-free service that is of real benefit to my business and a nice perk that helps reduce our cooking oil costs.”
immediately to the police.
Iain, Tantrum Doughnuts
What are you doing to save time and money and make your business more profitable while enhancing your sustainability credentials? Let us know by dropping us a line at catering@booker.co.uk
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