“Your team cleared the container during the red-eye lull, and last month’s rebate covered two pallets of take-out containers.”
Rafael Torres, Kitchen Manager – Runway Grill, NW 36th Street
Why Flagami and Airport-area kitchens need dependable grease service
Short-order diners on NW 7th Street, catering facilities inside Miami International Airport (MIA), and family restaurants bordering Flagami all rely on deep fryers from dawn to late night. Any spill that reaches storm drains can flow into the Tamiami Canal and eventually Biscayne Bay. Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) may fine up to $950 per day if Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) manifests are incomplete. Airport security rules and peak traffic on NW 36th Street demand precise timing.
Grease Connections provides lockable containers sized for narrow service corridors, schedules collections during low-traffic windows, and converts every gallon of oil into recycled fuel that powers county maintenance vehicles. Digital records upload automatically to DERM and a cash rebate lands in your account each cycle.
Five everyday challenges we handle
| Challenge | Our solution | Benefit to your team |
|---|---|---|
| Airport security lanes slow access | Pre-Dawn Collection truck clears TSA gate at 4:00 a.m. and services 4:15-5:45 a.m. | Pickup complete before passenger breakfast rush |
| Narrow corridors in 1960s strip plazas | Small Container (55 gallon) moves on quiet wheels and fits through 24-inch doors | Staff relocate it safely • no doorframe damage |
| Crews speak English and Spanish | Digital records offered in both languages | Easier DERM inspections |
| Rising cooking-oil prices | Rebates start at $0.32 per gallon and rise to $0.37 per gallon with 98 percent purity | Offsets ingredient costs |
| Frequent rail crossings on NW 72nd Ave | Dispatch monitors crossings and reroutes within 15 minutes | Pickup stays on schedule |
Service routes for Flagami and MIA
| Route name | ZIP codes | Operating days | Time window | Common stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Dawn Collection | 33126, 33122 | Daily | 4:15-5:45 a.m. | Airport flight kitchens • NW 36th St diners |
| Night Service Window | 33144, 33134 | Mon-Sat | 9:30-11:00 p.m. | Flagami cafés • West Miami taquerías |
Businesses generating fewer than five gallons of oil per week may join a shared pickup at no extra charge.
See your rebate instantly
Enter weekly gallons to view your estimated monthly rebate on screen.
Three-step program
- One-hour quote – Text your ZIP and fryer count to 888-826-0201. Receive a PDF with rate and first pickup time within 60 minutes.
- 48-hour container delivery – Our team delivers the container, provides safe-transfer training, installs a barcode for DERM tracking, and activates the fill level sensor.
- Automatic payment – Oil is collected, cleaned up, digitally confirmed, and most major banks post the rebate by 3 p.m. the following business day.
| Container size | Ideal locations | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Small Container (55 gallon) | Tight back rooms; food trucks | Locking lid • built-in filter • 23 in. wide |
| Medium Container (95 gallon) | Airport lounges; hotel kitchens | Stable wheels • corrosion-resistant frame |
| Large Container (140 gallon) | High-volume caterers | Elevator compatible • secure lid • digital access tracking |
Operator feedback
“The 5 a.m. pick-up finishes before the breakfast plates hit the pass, and the rebate covered half our monthly paper-goods order.”
Marisol Vega, Owner – Calle Ocho Café Express
“Your crew cleared the Large Container between charter flights, so our loading dock stayed open for produce deliveries.”
Carlos Jimenez, Executive Sous-Chef – MIA Terminal Catering
Case study – West Miami Wing Spot
Rain diluted oil in open drums, lowering purity to 94 percent and rebates to $0.27 per gallon. After installing a Medium Container (95 gallon) with a filter system and fill level sensor, purity increased to 98 percent and the rebate rose to $0.35 per gallon within six weeks. Savings funded new fryer baskets and staff uniforms.
Environmental impact
- Carbon reduction: roughly 78 tons of CO₂e avoided annually
- Waterway protection: about 6,000 gallons of grease kept out of the Tamiami Canal each year
- Waste diverted: oil from approximately 1.7 million fry orders recycled
- Local reuse: fuel produced powers county maintenance vehicles
Frequently asked questions
- What if security delays the truck? Our dispatch coordinates with airport security and adjusts arrival within 15 minutes.
- Is the pump loud? The pump operates below local noise limits and will not disturb nearby businesses.
- Can I pause service while remodeling? Yes. Service is month-to-month; notify us to resume.
- How do I earn the top rebate? Keep water and food particles below two percent or generate 150 gallons per week.
- Do you clean spills? Any accidental spill is cleaned at no cost.
- When are payments deposited? Major banks typically post by 3 p.m. next business day.
- Do you collect motor oil? No. We handle only cooking oil.
Service guarantees
- Free pickup across Flagami and West Miami
- 48-hour delivery or $0.02 per gallon added to your first rebate
- On-time credit – next pickup free if we arrive more than 15 minutes late
- No-spill pledge – spills cleaned at our expense
- Price-match promise – we beat any licensed competitor’s written quote by $0.01 per gallon
Ready to turn fryer oil into steady revenue?
Call or text 888-826-0201. Your container can be installed within 48 hours.