How to recycle used oil in Santander?

Why recycle used oil in Santander?

The city of Santander is one of the main tourist destinations on the Iberian Peninsula, with a spectacular environment where you can enjoy the sea and the mountains, placing it in the top-5 of the cities with the highest quality of life in Spain. This converts to the gastronomy in one of the great protagonists and therefore, there arises a need growing effort to sustainably address the waste management, especially the waste oil.

The food and hospitality industries generate considerable quantities of used cooking oils. In Spain, he average consumption of oil by person It is 12 liters. More of 350 million of liters of oil are consumed and generate some 150 million of liters of used cooking oil year. In the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants and cafes) there is a recovery of around 72 %, but in homes the figure barely reaches 5 %.

Consequences of not recycling used oil

It is estimated that 2/3 parts of the used cooking oil that is generated in Santander and Spain ends flushed down the sink or toilet. Not recycling used oil carries multiple risks and problems for the environment.

• If used oil reaches rivers, a surface film forms that affects oxygen exchange, which harms living beings. One liter of oil can contaminate a thousand liters of water.
• It hinders aeration in biological wastewater treatments.
• Clogging of fine grates.
• Extraction and management costs: More than 90 million euros per year in Europe are allocated to the elimination of obstructions resulting from the discharge of oils and greases through drains.

He recycling of the waste oil it's a clear example of circular economy.

How to recycle used cooking oil in Santander?

1. When you finish cooking, leave it cool until it is room temperature.
2. Accumulate: Use a clean and dry plastic bottle. You should not use glass containers or plastic bags.
3. Deposit in fixed, mobile or neighborhood clean points, in specific containers on public roads or Contact us.

Collection of Used Oil in Santander: Gestta's commitment to the HORECAS sector

Personalized Services for your business

GESTTA Environmental adapts with customized services to the unique needs of each establishment. From the scheduled collection to emergency assistance, your flexibility and attention to detail They ensure that Santander businesses can rely on a quality service that respects their schedules and operations.

Cleaning Grease Separators and Understacks

GESTTA Medioambiental offers cleaning services for grease separators and under piles in Santander to keep sanitation systems in optimal condition. Thus, prevents jams and contamination problems in the networks of sewerage, guaranteeing a cleaner and safer environment.

Sanitation of Extraction Systems and Cleaning of Hood Filters

To guarantee food safety and air quality in catering establishments, the cleaning regular of the extractor systems and hood filters is essential. GESTTA Medioambiental offers specialized sanitation services in Santander to keep these systems in optimal conditions.

GESTTA Medioambiental is positioned as an indispensable ally for Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes in Santander. with his comprehensive approach towards waste management and sanitation ensures that these establishments can operate responsibly and meet the highest environmental and hygiene standards. Let's make Santander a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable place for everyone.

Types of used cooking oil that can be recycled

• He oil of the chips: It can be reused up to five times (since it then loses its caloric capacity).
• He oil used for fry meat either fish.
• He canning oil tuna and olives. This oil that comes in the cans should not be thrown away, since you can give it new uses or recycle it.
• The margarine, butter and even the mayonnaise defeated

Ideas to recycle used oil in Santander

Make soap with recycled oil

1. Strain the used oil: Filter the oil to remove impurities and food remains.
2. Prepare the caustic soda: Dissolve 135 grams of caustic soda in 345 grams of distilled water.
3. Mix the ingredients: Add one kilo of used oil to the caustic soda solution, mixing in the same direction with a wooden shovel.
4. Let cool: Wait until the mixture has cooled.
5. Mold and cure: Pour the mixture into molds and let sit for a few days. Then, cut the soap into smaller pieces and wait a month for it to cure and become hard and white.

From Gestta we encourage you to recycle used oil in Santander

If you have a bar, cafe, restaurant or any business that generates used oil in Santander, we encourage you to join this sustainable revolution. Let's ensure the future of the city through responsibility and respect for the environment. Contact Gestta, a leading waste vegetable and animal oil recycling company in Santander!

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