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Sell Used Cooking Oil in Delhi NCR: The Complete Guide
Everything restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens, caterers and food manufacturers need to know about selling used cooking oil (UCO) — prices, FSSAI/RUCO compliance, and how pickup actually works.
What is Used Cooking Oil (UCO)?
Used cooking oil — also called UCO or waste cooking oil — is the leftover frying oil from commercial kitchens. After 2–3 frying cycles, oil degrades and becomes unsafe to reuse for food. Instead of dumping it in drains or reselling it back into the food chain (which is illegal under FSSAI rules), it should be sold to a registered UCO collector who converts it into biodiesel.
Who buys used cooking oil in Delhi NCR?
Used cooking oil is bought by FSSAI-authorised aggregators registered under the RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative. Refuel Roots is one such collector, serving restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens, caterers, cafeterias, food courts and food manufacturers across Delhi NCR with scheduled pickups and instant payment.
What is the price of used cooking oil per kg?
UCO prices in Delhi NCR typically range based on region, quantity, and oil quality. Larger and consistent volumes command better rates. Refuel Roots pays competitive market rates per kg with no hidden deductions. Call +91 8287599615 for today's rate in your city.
FSSAI & RUCO compliance, explained simply
Under FSSAI's RUCO programme, any Food Business Operator (FBO) using over 50 litres of oil per day must keep records of how UCO is disposed of, and hand it over only to a registered aggregator. Refuel Roots provides:
- Audit-ready collection receipts with weight, date & signature
- RUCO-compliant chain-of-custody documentation
- Monthly summary reports for FSSAI inspections
How does UCO pickup work?
- Contact us — share your business name, location and approximate monthly volume.
- Schedule a pickup — we agree a recurring slot that fits your kitchen.
- Collection — our team arrives with sealed containers, weighs on-site and issues a receipt.
- Instant payment — paid the same day via UPI or bank transfer.
- Repeat — your UCO becomes a predictable revenue stream.
From waste oil to biodiesel
The UCO we collect is processed into biodiesel — a clean-burning fuel that reduces CO₂ emissions versus fossil diesel. By selling your used oil, you're not just earning extra revenue, you're directly powering Delhi NCR's circular economy.
Ready to turn waste into cash?
Refuel Roots is onboarding new restaurants, hotels and cloud kitchens across Delhi NCR.