While some will not find a problem with composting oils (fats) most of us do not see any good in doing that. The problems, attracting vermin, far outweigh any benefit that might be there. A few sources suggest it is okay to compost very small quantities of some vegetable, Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, or Olive, oils as long as they have not come in contact with meat, cheese, or fish.

I would find another way to recycle this oil.

There are not many options for recycling a small amount like that, and that's the problem. If you know anyone who makes biodiesel, they will want it, but that's a long shot. You could post it for free on Craigslist but no one will go out of their way for two quarts.

Depending on the size of your pile, you can add more or less at a time. I would soak it up in some 'brown' materials - leaves, sawdust, cardboard, shredded paper - and add it that way. A cubic yard sized pile should be able to handle a quart distributed throughout with no problem. If you add stuff to your pile regularly, add a little at a time, and it'll be gone fairly soon. If it attracts lions and tigers and bears, maybe not the best idea to compost it.

Oh wow....all of the uses for good coconut oil.....I'm so sorry you didn't use it! But don't feel bad about tossing it; it really can't be used for any edible or topical purposes if it's gone bad. (:-(

Actually, it was originally purchased for use in lotions and cosmetics in an etsy shop. That and Shea Butter are used as a base in many things.

If you ever oil any of your garden tools to prevent rust you could use this oil and know that it's not going to contaminate your soil, but that's probably not going to use up several quarts.

Good idea. I have a sand bucket wetted with some used motor oil that I use to clean the sticky clay residue off of the shovels, and it oils the surface at the same time. Vegetable oil would be even better.