Paid per Litre or per Kg? What It Means for You
Collectors pay for used cooking oil by the litre or by the kilo. We pay per litre, in cash, on every collection. Here's what the difference means and why per litre is easier to check.
Litres vs kilos
Per litre
You're paid for the amount of oil, measured by volume. Your oil is sold in litres and our barrels are measured in litres, so it's easy to picture.
Per kilo
You're paid by weight. Oil is lighter than water, so a litre of cooking oil weighs a bit less than a kilo.
Why it matters
The same oil gives a bigger number in litres than in kilos. Always check which one a rate is quoted in before you compare.
Why per litre is easy to check
- Your oil comes in litres, so you know roughly how much you've used.
- Our barrels are 60 to 120 litres, so you can see how full they are.
- You don't need scales to know what you're owed.
- You're paid in cash on the day, so you can check it there and then.
How to compare rates fairly
- Ask whether the rate is per litre or per kilo.
- Ask when you're paid: on the day, or later.
- Ask how your oil is measured and recorded.
- Check the collector is registered with the Environment Agency.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay per litre or per kilo?
Per litre. We pay cash for every litre we collect, on the day.
How much do you pay per litre?
We pay competitive rates that follow the market. We'll confirm the current rate for your volume when we call.
Is a litre of cooking oil the same as a kilo?
No. Cooking oil is lighter than water, so a litre weighs a bit less than a kilo. That's why you should check which one a rate is quoted in.
Do you collect engine oil?
No. We only collect used cooking oil, chicken fat and dripping from food businesses.
Get paid per litre, in cash
Book your first collection and we'll call you to arrange free barrels and a schedule that suits you.