“Your truck slipped down our alley before the first pastelito left the oven, emptied the container in three minutes, and yesterday’s rebate paid for a full case of plantain oil.”
Elena García, Owner – Café Colibrí, SW 8th Street
Why Calle Ocho kitchens rely on Grease Connections
Ventanitas on Calle Ocho, late-night fritanga stands along SW 7th Street, and banquet halls near the Miami River run fryers from dawn until past midnight. Any spill that reaches curb drains flows toward the river and Biscayne Bay, risking water‑quality violations. The Miami‑Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) can fine up to $950 per day when Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) logs are missing, and festival street closures make timing critical.
Five common Calle Ocho hurdles we solve for Restaurants
| Daily challenge | Our answer | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| SW 8th Street closed for Viernes Culturales events | Sunrise Collection Route services 4:30–6:00 a.m. before barricades go up | Pickup completed • no festival conflict |
| Service doors only 24 inches wide | Small Container (55 gallon) rolls on quiet wheels and fits tight doorways | Staff move it alone • no wall damage |
| Staff speak primarily Spanish | Digital manifests available in English and Spanish | Faster inspections • clear staff training |
| Bulk oil prices on the rise | Rebates begin at $0.33 per gallon and can reach $0.38 per gallon at 97 percent purity | Offsets ingredient costs |
| Frequent freight‑train crossings on SW 12th Avenue | Dispatch monitors crossings and adjusts arrival within 15 minutes | Pickup remains on schedule |
Service map & ZIP‑code coverage
Our two dedicated routes loop through every major pocket of Little Havana as well as nearby warehouse strips west of the river. Expanded ZIP coverage now includes 33125, 33126, 33128, 33129, 33130, and 33135.
| Route name | ZIP codes served | Operating days | Service window | Typical stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Collection Route | 33125, 33135, 33126 | Daily | 4:30 – 6:00 a.m. | Calle Ocho cafés • Domino Park vendors • SW 12th Ave bakeries |
| Late‑Night Pickup Window | 33128, 33129, 33130 | Mon–Sat | 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. | Miami River lounges • W Flagler fritanga stands |
| Saturday Market Loop | 33125, 33135 | Sat only | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Plaza de la Cubanidad food trucks • cultural‑festival booths |
Stands generating fewer than five gallons a week can hop on any shared route at no extra cost.
Know your rebate before you sign
Use our three‑field calculator—amount of oil produced, cost per gallon and weekly gallon estimate—and see an exact per‑cycle payout that already includes purity bonuses. No signup, no salesperson follow‑up unless you request it.
Three‑step service plan – now with live tracking
- Quote in one hour – Text ZIP and fryer count to 888‑826‑0201. A PDF with your locked rate, route placement, and first pickup time arrives within 60 minutes. You also receive a login to a dashboard showing your container’s live fill level.
- 48‑hour delivery – A bilingual technician wheels in the selected container, demonstrates safe transfer, attaches the DERM barcode, pairs the fill‑level sensor to the dashboard, and leaves printed instructions in English and Spanish.
- Automatic payment with record sync – After each visit, the driver vacuums the container, performs a quick cleaning pass, snaps a timestamped photo, and uploads a digital confirmation. Bank of America, Chase, Truist, and Banesco usually post your rebate by 3 p.m. the following business day.
| Container size | Ideal locations | Key features & new options |
|---|---|---|
| Small Container (55 gallon) | Ventanitas • food trucks | 23‑in. width • filter system • locking lid • optional anti‑theft chain |
| Medium Container (95 gallon) | Busy cafés • panaderías | Heavy‑duty wheels • rust‑proof frame • Bluetooth fill alerts |
| Large Container (140 gallon) | Banquet kitchens • commissaries | Fits freight elevators • secure lid • digital access tracking • optional grease‑trap bundle discount |
What local operators say
“Because the 5 a.m. pickup hits before my bakers arrive, the fryers are hot for the 8 a.m. breakfast rush. Last month’s rebate paid every peso of my produce invoice.”
José Pardo, Chef – El Rincón de Abuela
“Your crew drained the Large Container between lunch and dinner; our Edgewater patio stayed busy, and nobody saw a hose or heard a pump.”
Mariana López, Manager – Rio Vista Events
“Festival Friday was stress‑free. The Saturday Market Loop cleared 40 gallons mid‑event without blocking foot traffic, and the deposit covered my booth fee.”
Ricardo Fuentes, Owner – Frita Cubana Food Truck
Case snapshot – Domino Park Snack Bar
Rainwater diluted fryer oil stored in open barrels, reducing purity to 92 percent and the rebate to $0.27/gal. Switching to a Medium Container (95 gallon) with integrated filtration and a live sensor raised purity to 97 percent after five weeks. The rebate jumped to $0.36/gal, financing new fryer baskets, non‑slip floor mats, and a bilingual food‑safety workshop for staff.
Environmental impact – 2025 projection
- CO₂ avoided: ~76 tons per year—equal to removing 19 cars from Flagler Street traffic
- Grease kept out of waterways: ~6,100 gallons annually
- Meals recycled: Oil from about 1.5 million fry orders diverted from landfill
- Circular reuse: Processed fuel now powers county pressure‑washing trucks and litter skimmer boats along the Miami River
Frequently asked questions
- Street closure during Viernes Culturales? Dispatch reroutes to SW 7th St or Douglas Rd within 15 minutes.
- Noise level of equipment? Pump operates under 65 dB, below city night‑noise limits.
- Pause service for two‑week remodel? Yes—text “PAUSE” and billing stops until you text “RESUME.” No extra fees.
- Earn top rebate? Keep food particles under 2 percent or produce 150 gallons weekly.
- Spill response time? Technician onsite within two hours to clean and sanitize.
- Deposit times? Most banks in ZIP 33135 & 33125 post by 3 p.m.; credit unions by next morning.
- Do you collect motor or hydraulic oil? No—only food‑grade cooking oil.
- Help with grease‑trap cleaning? Yes—bundle trap service and save 10 percent on combined invoice.
Service guarantees
- Free pickup across Little Havana
- 48‑hour delivery or +$0.02/gal on first rebate
- 15‑minute punctuality credit—next pickup free if we’re late
- No‑spill pledge—any spill cleaned and sanitized at our cost
- Price‑match promise—we beat any licensed competitor’s rate by $0.01/gal
Ready to convert fryer oil into reliable revenue?
Call or text 888‑826‑0201. A container can be onsite within 48 hours.