Planet Earth Recycling Ltd Powers Up Sustainability with New Rotajet D60 Washer Installation

Planet Earth Recycling Ltd, a leading used cooking oil (UCO) collection and recycling company based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, has announced a major step forward in its sustainability journey with the installation of a Rotajet D60 automatic barrel washer. The new system delivers faster, more consistent, and environmentally efficient barrel cleaning — helping the company boost productivity and reduce its environmental footprint.

Planet Earth Recycling Ltd specialises in collecting and recycling used cooking oil from restaurants, takeaways, food manufacturers, and catering businesses across the UK. Once collected, the oil is transferred from open-top barrels into bulk storage tanks, where it’s prepared for onwards processing into renewable biodiesel and bio-jet fuel — cleaner, greener alternatives to traditional fossil fuels that are helping decarbonise the transport and aviation industries.

Automating Efficiency: Cleaner Barrels, Greener Future

Previously, Planet Earth Recycling Ltd’s barrel cleaning process was carried out manually — a time-intensive operation that often produced inconsistent results. With the installation of the Rotajet D60 washer, the company has automated and standardised the process, allowing nine barrels to be cleaned inside and out in just a four-minute cycle.

The Rotajet D60 provides repeatable, high-quality cleaning, ensuring barrels are hygienically ready for reuse while reducing water and energy consumption. The result is a faster, cleaner, and more sustainable operation that strengthens Planet Earth Recycling Ltd’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.

The Rotajet D60 model is purpose-built for washing open-top barrels, drums, and containers used in demanding applications such as UCO collection and transport. Its durable stainless-steel construction, automated wash cycles, and user-friendly design make it an ideal solution for high-throughput recycling operations like Planet Earth Recycling Ltd.

“The Rotajet D60 has completely revolutionised the way we prepare barrels for reuse,” said a spokesperson for Planet Earth Recycling Ltd. “We’re now achieving faster turnaround times, consistent cleaning results, and reduced manual handling — all of which contribute to a safer and more sustainable process for our team and customers alike.”

From Used Cooking Oil to Clean Energy

Used cooking oil is an increasingly valuable renewable resource that can be refined into biodiesel for road transport and sustainable aviation fuel (bio-jet fuel) for aircraft. These advanced biofuels can reduce lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional petroleum-based fuels, supporting the UK’s transition toward net-zero emissions.

By collecting and processing thousands of litres of UCO each week, Planet Earth Recycling Ltd ensures this waste product is diverted from landfill and reused in the production of low-carbon fuels. The company supplies its processed oils to specialist refineries for onward conversion into biodiesel and aviation-grade biofuels, contributing directly to the circular economy and the decarbonisation of both ground and air transport.

Driving the Circular Economy

The installation of the Rotajet D60 reinforces Planet Earth Recycling Ltd’s ongoing commitment to the circular economy. After cleaning, barrels are returned to customers for refilling, reducing packaging waste and lowering the overall carbon footprint associated with transport and manufacturing.

By investing in advanced technology and sustainable processes, Planet Earth Recycling Ltd continues to strengthen its position as a leader in eco-friendly waste management, resource recovery, and renewable fuel production in Bradford and across the UK.

About Planet Earth Recycling Ltd

Planet Earth Recycling Ltd is a Bradford-based environmental services company specialising in the collection, processing, and recycling of used cooking oil (UCO) from the UK’s food industry. Working with restaurants, food manufacturers, and catering businesses nationwide, the company recovers waste oils and supplies them for onward processing into high-quality biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (bio-jet fuel).

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