Grease Connections has helped Brandon kitchens—from mall food courts and Latin bakeries to neighborhood grills—stay clean and compliant since 2014, turning fryer oil into clean-burning biodiesel while preventing costly grease violations. Our quiet trucks, HOA-compliant bins, and bilingual staff make navigating Lumsden Road, SR 60, and Bloomingdale Ave. logistics easy.
Opening Story: Morning at Westfield Brandon
At 6:02 a.m., behind Chick-fil-A at Westfield Brandon Mall, team lead Serena Gutierrez tapped her sensor app—94% full. She remembered last fall when a missed pickup during holiday traffic caused a backup, $480 fine, and complaints from nearby kiosks. Now with Grease Connections, she relaxes.
Our driver staged on Providence Rd, swapped the bin in under 7 minutes, and exited before store crews arrived. Serena’s team avoided chaos, saved 20 minutes of prep, and earned $198 in Q1 rebates.
Brandon’s Unique Kitchen Challenges
- Mall traffic and tight lots — Pickup lanes at Westfield, Regency Square, and Causeway Plaza allow 10–15 minute windows. Blocking them risks HOA fines.
- Storm surge along SR 60 — Summer rains flood drains into Lake Mango, prompting $700+ grease fines if bins overflow.
- School routes nearby — Bell Shoals Rd and Bloomingdale Ave. back up before 7 a.m. during drop-off.
- Bilingual staffing — Crews speak Spanish and Tagalog. Our decals and training avoid mix-ups.
Why Brandon Kitchens Choose Us (99.4% on-time pickups last year)
- Pre-7 a.m. routes — We service before traffic snarls SR 60.
- Weatherproof bins — Gasketed lids block summer downpours.
- Instant e-manifests — Uploads to Hillsborough County portal.
- Quarterly rebates — Earn $0.40–$0.50 per gallon.
- Flexible dispatching — Extra pickups during school or mall surges.
How It Works
- Schedule — Free walk-through & quote within 24 hrs.
- Swap & Scan — Bin exchanged in < 10 min; QR logs fill baseline.
- Collect & Rebate — On-time pickup, digital receipt, rebate each quarter.
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Service Snapshot — Brandon Pickup Schedule
| Route | ZIPs | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumsden Loop | 33511 | Mon & Wed | 4:30–6:30 a.m. |
| Providence Spur | 33510 | Tue & Fri | 5:00–7:00 a.m. |
| Bloomingdale Flex | 33596 | Sat | 5:15–7:30 a.m. |
Bin Options for Brandon Kitchens
| Size | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 55 gal | Tight malls | Kiosk at Westfield food court |
| 140 gal | Strip-mall cafés | Little Habana on Lumsden Rd |
| 240 gal | Grocery delis | Publix Bloomingdale Square |
Pricing & Rebates
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bin rental | FREE |
| Pickup | FREE |
| Smart sensor (optional) | $15 / month |
| Rebate | $0.40–$0.50 / gal |
Emergency Pickup — 4 hrs, $95 flat fee (Bloomingdale to Causeway)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will your truck block our plaza or drive-thru?
Not at all. Our pickups are completed between 4:30–7:00 a.m., before retail and school traffic begins. We use short-turn bins and compact trucks that clear in under 8 minutes, even in tight plazas like Regency or Brandon Crossroads.
What if our bin overflows?
We’ll clean the pad and credit your account. Our No-Mess Guarantee covers any city fines and includes next-day bin sanitation at no extra charge.
When will we receive our rebate?
We issue quarterly ACH payments, usually within 15 days of quarter-end. You’ll also receive a digital summary showing gallons collected, rebate rate, and deposit info.
What if my kitchen staff doesn’t speak English?
No problem. Our drivers speak Spanish and Tagalog, and our training decals are trilingual—no miscommunication during swaps or onboarding.
Do I qualify if I don’t produce much oil?
Yes! We pick up any volume—even small accounts that only generate 5 to 10 gallons per month. There are no fees, no minimums, and every client is placed on a full route schedule regardless of how much oil they produce. This ensures you’re always compliant, and still earn full quarterly rebates.
Success Stories
“Rain hit mid-week. They still beat the mall rush and saved our rebate weight.”
—Gabriella L., Chick-fil-A Brandon
“We switched from generic service and went from 2 fines/year to 0.”
—Daniel K., Little Habana Bakery
“Pickup is always on schedule, even with low volume. We got $170 last quarter.”
—Becky C., TeaFix on Bloomingdale
Certifications & Local Compliance
| Cert | Meaning | Brandon Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| BQ-9000 | Clean biodiesel meets rebate specs | County fleet use validated |
| SmartWay | Fleet reduces diesel emissions | Helps meet Brandon Clean Air Goals |
| OSHA 1910.106 | Safe flammable liquid handling | Lower HOA insurance costs |
Service Guarantees
- Mall Access Pledge – If we block a drive-thru or plaza entry, your next sensor fee is free. (Used twice at Westfield in 2023.)
- Storm Credit Guarantee – If rain enters a sealed bin, we credit the rebate loss. (3 activations in Brandon summer 2024.)
Ready to Get Started?
Call or text “BRANDON” to (305) 204-5207. Or click “Start Recycling” to schedule service.
A Greener Brandon
In 2024, we kept 86,500 gallons of oil out of Hillsborough’s storm drains—equal to removing 212 cars from Lumsden traffic. We helped maintain Lake Mango’s nutrient levels below 2.1 mg/L, earning praise from the Brandon GreenSpace Initiative.