--- title: About Full Drum source: https://fulldrum.co.nz/about/ description: Full Drum Ltd has collected used cooking oil and kitchen fat across Auckland and all of New Zealand — the North and South Island since 2008. organisation: Full Drum updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Auckland's Cooking Oil Collection Specialists — 18 Years Serving All of New Zealand — the North & South Island Full Drum Ltd is Auckland's dedicated cooking oil collection company. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Full Drum ### How long has Full Drum been collecting cooking oil in Auckland? Full Drum has provided cooking oil collection across Auckland and across all of New Zealand since 2008 — 18 years of continuous, uninterrupted service. ### Where is Full Drum based? Full Drum is based at 9 Lorien Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 — the only cooking oil collection company with a physical address in East Tamaki. ### Does Full Drum collect kitchen fat as well as cooking oil? Yes. Full Drum collects both used cooking oil (UCO) and kitchen fat from all commercial kitchen operations. Both are collected in the same service run and sent for certified responsible recycling. ### What happens to the cooking oil and kitchen fat after collection? Used cooking oil and kitchen fat are transported to a certified processing facility, where they are cleaned and recovered for industrial use. Nothing goes to landfill or into the wastewater system. Every litre is recorded and documented on the recycling certificate issued after each collection. ### Is Full Drum a franchise or a locally owned company? Full Drum is 100% Kiwi-owned and operated from East Tamaki. No franchise. No call centre. The same team that founded the business in 2008 still manages every route today. ## Cost For most commercial kitchens the container is supplied free and there is no charge for collection. Depending on volume and oil quality a per-litre payment may apply. Rates depend on volume, location and the condition of the oil. Contact Full Drum on 0508 385537 for a quote. ## Contact Full Drum 9 Lorien Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand Freephone: 0508 385537 Mobile: 027 229 8039 Email: info@wtcnz.co.nz Web: https://fulldrum.co.nz/