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Why NYC Restaurants Must Recycle Used Cooking Oil
Pouring oil down the drain triggers NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inspectors; and the penalty can reach $10,000 per day, per violation. Local Law 146 also requires many food businesses to keep organics, including fryer oil, out of trash streams or face enforcement from the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Proper recycling eliminates backup risks, cuts plumbing bills, and supports the City’s goal of sending zero waste to landfills by 2030.
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Helping to Keep the Planet Emission Free
End to End Grease Service in Five Simple Steps
- Right Sized Container Delivery – From 55 gallon drums to 300 gallon automated tanks, we install sealed, fire rated units the same day you enroll.
- No Mess Transfers – Staff wheel the caddy under the fryer or connect the quick coupler hose; no ladles, no spills.
- Smart Scheduling – We analyze your volume and set predictive routes; most NYC kitchens need two to five pick ups per week.
- BIC Licensed Pick Up – Only haulers licensed by the Business Integrity Commission may transport yellow grease in NYC; and our license is always current.
- Digital Chain of Custody – Every gallon is barcode scanned and traced to biodiesel processors that supply the local B5 heating oil blend.
NYC City Compliant
Compliance & Documentation
Our automated manifests map directly to DEP Sewer Use Regulations (15 RCNY §19-11) and prove that your grease never enters the sewer. We also provide annual tonnage reports that satisfy DSNY organics diversion record keeping under Local Law 146. Copies of our BIC Trade Waste License and $5 million environmental liability policy ride with every truck for spot inspections.
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Container Options
| Model | Capacity | Footprint | Ideal Volume (lb/wk) | NYC Ready Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Drum | 55 gal | 23″ Ø | <250 | Locking lid, dolly |
| Square Caddy | 70 gal | 30″×24″ | 250 to 400 | Shower proof top |
| Rectangular Tank | 140 gal | 40″×28″ | 400 to 700 | Level sensor |
| Large Rectangular | 300 gal | 48″×34″ | 700 to 1,500 | Heated walls |
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An Environmentally Responsible Company
Environmental Impact & Circular Economy
NYC haulers collected 8.3 million gallons of yellow grease in a single year, enough to displace thousands of tons of petroleum diesel. Under City fleet policy, municipal boilers already burn B5 to B20 biodiesel derived from this feedstock. Recycling your waste oil therefore cuts CO₂, PM2.5, and asthma related ER visits citywide.
Coverage Across All Five Boroughs
We maintain dedicated night routes for Manhattan and on call service for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Competitors often limit free pick ups to Manhattan, leaving outer borough kitchens to pay surcharges. Our recycling center in New Jersey keeps one hour response times city wide during fry oil emergencies.
Pricing & Value Beyond “Free”
Some haulers advertise complimentary pick up, yet charge back for container rentals or missed visits. We pay you a transparent market rebate per gallon of clean yellow grease and never invoice ancillary fees; because our revenue comes from certified biodiesel buyers, not hidden surcharges.
Waste nothing; profit from every gallon with Grease Connections.
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