Vegetable oil for compost

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Can used vegetable oil (ex deep fryer) be added to the compost heap?
 
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I would not do it as it may attract rats and flies, plus it may catch on fire with the heat from the compost.
 
The wood/leaves would auto-ignite way before the oil.. but the flies and pests would be a legit concern..
 

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