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Quick Summary
Used cooking oil rebates are up in 2025. National yellow grease indexes are holding 33 45 ¢/lb roughly $0.25 $0.55 per gallon after collection costs giving Florida, Georgia and New Jersey kitchens their best payout window in two years. Grease Connections locks those rates with 24/7 tank level monitoring and a “Missed Pickup Guarantee,” so your fryer waste earns money instead of risking fines.
How Much Is Your Used Fryer Oil Worth in 2025?
Yellow grease spot markets climbed above 45 ¢/lb on the Gulf Coast in March and are forecast to stay in the low 50s ¢ range through year end. That converts to $0.25 $0.55 per gallon after trucking and processing, the actual rebate restaurants receive. Miami Dade cafés reported $0.40/gal checks last month, while high volume QSRs in Atlanta topped $0.50/gal thanks to cleaner oil streams.
Why Prices Are Rising
Biofuel demand is the engine. Renewable diesel plants need five billion pounds of waste fats this year, pushing UCO above soybean oil parity for the first time since 2022. Policy tailwinds from federal RIN credits to California’s LCFS multipliers add an extra 8 12 ¢/lb premium in coastal hubs. Tighter Gulf supply keeps Southeast rebates at the top of the range, while Midwest payouts trail by 3 5 ¢/gal because freight must move north.
2025 Regional Rebate Averages
The Gulf’s higher UCO basis feeds Florida and Georgia, delivering the nation’s strongest checks. California’s LCFS credits lift West Coast payouts despite longer haul miles. Midwest and Northeast rebates mirror Chicago yellow grease indexes, which averaged 38 43 ¢/lb in June.
Real World Math Your Monthly Check
| Scenario (Monthly Gallons) | Example Rate | Your Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Small Café (60 gal) | $0.35/gal | $21 |
| Busy Food Truck (150 gal) | $0.40/gal | $60 |
| High Volume QSR (600 gal) | $0.45/gal | $270 |
Four Factors That Boost Your Rebate
Cleaner oil (low moisture & FFA) adds up to 8 ¢/gal; volume tiers above 100 gal/month unlock premium brackets; stable pick up cadence lowers hauling cost; and staying near ports or biodiesel lanes trims freight deductions. Restaurants that filter nightly and cap containers see checks 15 % higher on average.
The Grease Connections Edge
We install hurricane rated, locked containers at no charge, track fill levels 24/7, and dispatch before you ever need to call. Our Missed Pickup Guarantee: if a service window is missed and you’re fined for a spill, we pay the citation no questions asked. Digital manifests flow straight to your email, making health department audits friction free. These touches answer the top questions we hear on service calls about frequency, containers and proof of pickups.
Compliance Made Easy
Every load is stamped with weight, time, and EPA compliant chain of custody data, meeting all FOG ordinances in Florida, Georgia and New Jersey. That paper trail keeps regulators happy and protects your brand from surprise violations.
Next Steps
Lock in today’s high rebate: schedule a five minute virtual site check, pick your container size, and get first pickup within 72 hours. We’ll even cancel your old contract for you one less task on your prep list.
