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Used Cooking Oil (UCO) refers to vegetable oils and fats that have been used for cooking or food preparation and are no longer suitable for human consumption. Under ISCC guidelines, UCO is considered a waste material generated from households, restaurants, catering services, and food processing operations.

UCO does not include mineral oils, lubricants, motor oils, hydraulic oils, or any petroleum-based products. Oil that has not been used for cooking, or oil mixed with chemicals or contaminants, is also not considered UCO.

We strictly collect genuine Used Cooking Oil from residential and commercial food establishments. This includes used vegetable oils and cooking fats that have been used in food preparation and are no longer fit for consumption.

To maintain compliance and traceability, we do not accept: Virgin cooking oil Unused or surplus fresh oil Oil returned by suppliers without evidence of cooking use Oil mixed with: Virgin oil Animal fats not arising from cooking Industrial lubricants Mineral or petroleum-based oils Water, chemicals, or solvents Oil deliberately contaminated to falsely claim waste status We only accept authentic Used Cooking Oil that meets regulatory and certification requirements.

The number of drums depends on your UCO production volume. Each drum holds up to 50 kg of oil. We provide sufficient drums to support your agreed collection schedule.

No. Astra Sage provides collection services free of charge.

No, we do not typically charge per liter. Instead, we offer value-based services and may pay for collected oil.

No. We do not charge any per-liter collection fee.

Yes. We pay competitive, market-aligned prices based on volume, quality, and prevailing market conditions.

Earnings depend on the amount of UCO you generate. Many businesses are able to offset a portion of their operating costs through responsible recycling.

We provide collection drums for safe storage. Once the drum is filled, you can notify us through our system, and we will schedule a pickup at a mutually agreed time.

For safety and quality: Allow oil to cool to room temperature before transfer Filter out food particles and debris Avoid mixing with water or other substances Prevent spillage and contamination Proper storage helps ensure safe handling and compliance.

We currently operate across Manila and are continuously expanding our collection network.

Fully compliant with environmental regulations Transparent and traceable collection process Ethical sourcing practices Commitment to removing UCO from the food supply chain Contribution to biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel production Supporting carbon reduction and sustainability goals We focus on responsible waste recovery that protects public health and the environment.

Yes. We will sign a simple UCO collection agreement and require a declaration confirming that the oil is Used Cooking Oil. You will receive a collection receipt to support regulatory compliance.

Payments are made through secure and traceable methods such as: Bank transfer GCash Other electronic payment systems This ensures financial transparency and proper documentation.

Collected UCO is responsibly managed and supplied as feedstock for biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, contributing to global carbon reduction efforts.

You can register with us today. Your first collection can typically be scheduled within one week.

We offer flexible collection schedules tailored to your business operations.