How to start a service for collecting and recycling cooking oil from small restaurants?

Recycling cooking oil is an eco-win, and I’ve helped friends set this up! With India’s 2025 green push and RUCO mandates, small restaurants need your service to avoid fines.Why It’s Viable - Demand: 1,000L/month from 20 eateries = ₹30k profit at ₹30/L sales. - Startup: ₹25k for barrels, transport. How-To - Ops: Weekly pickups, basic filtration. - Legal: FSSAI aggregator reg, MSME for loans. - Sales: Sell to biodiesel plants in Chennai. Market via Zomato contacts. Watch for oil spoilage—cool storage helps. Uranus Oil’s model shows scale. Electric bike for pickups?

I saw small eateries dumping oil and turned it into a recycling hustle—now it’s my full-time gig! In 2025, FSSAI’s RUCO program makes cooking oil recycling a hot business in India; collect from restaurants, sell to biodiesel firms at ₹30-40/liter.Market Potential - Opportunity: Small restaurants produce 50-100L/month; 50 clients = 5,000L/month. - Revenue: Pay ₹10/L, sell ₹35/L, netting ₹25k-50k/month. Execution Steps 1. Gear: Bike, storage drums (₹30k). 2. Legal: Register as RUCO aggregator (free), pollution board clearance. 3. Network: Pitch to 30 eateries via WhatsApp; offer free pickup. Filter oil before selling. Monsoon storage needs sealed drums. Ecoil’s site has solid tips. One city or multi-city start?