Grease Connections
Emergency Overflow & Spill Response
24/7 on‑call tanker—contain, vacuum, power‑wash, and document in one visit.
From first call to crew on‑site in ≤ 4 hours. Since 1999 we’ve cleared more than 3 600 grease and wastewater spills with zero EPA fines or slip‑and‑fall claims.
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Why Every Minute Counts
Overflowing fines can start at $2 000; every extra hour doubles the bill—speed is your cheapest safety net.
Last summer a mall food court called after a fryer overflowed at close. By the time the janitor spotted the slick, hot oil was racing toward the elevator pit—one spark away from a full shutdown. Our tanker crew arrived three hours later, deployed booms, vacuumed 850 gal of oil, pressure‑washed the concrete, and filed the EPA spill form before dawn. The court opened on time and avoided a $7 k ticket.
But here’s the bigger picture: every minute a cooking‑oil spill sits, the health risks and environmental damage mount. Grease seeps into grout, soaks safety mats, and creeps toward floor drains—turning slip spots into hazards and potential hazards and storm drains into pollution points. A DIY mop‑and‑baking‑soda approach can’t touch the slick beneath fixtures, and tossing absorbent pads in the trash violates regulatory compliance rules. Our emergency response team arrives with cat‑litter granules, granular absorbents, and a vacuum tanker so the spill is contained, removed, surface‑tested, and documented in under four hours—no guessing, no second call.
Speed saves. Every hour shaved is a floor not ripped, a mall not evacuated, and a headline not written.
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From panicked phone‑call to power‑washed pavement in four coordinated moves—contain, vacuum, wash, document—without pausing a single ticket.
How Our Rapid‑Response System Works
One seamless workflow links GPS dispatch to on‑site containment, high‑lift vacuum extraction, 3 500‑psi hot‑water pressure washing, and instant PDF reporting. Grease stays out of drains, guests stay off slick floors, and inspectors sign off before the mop bucket cools. Along the way our emergency response team documents root‑cause and shares fast spill prevention tips—showing the kitchen how a lid left open or a fryer placed over a floor drain can create a repeat hazard.
| Step | What happens | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Call & GPS tag | 24/7 hotline geolocates your spill and dispatches the nearest crew. | Driver rolls within 20 minutes—no call‑center shuffle. |
| 2 · Contain & cordon | Booms, absorbent pads, granular absorbents, and cones; crew in full personal protective equipment. | Stops spread, shields guests, protects the drainage system. |
| 3 · Vacuum & wash | High‑lift pump removes spilled oil; we mix warm water with a biodegradable degreaser followed by a 3 500‑psi hot‑water pressure‑wash scours concrete, trench drains, and sewer pipes. | Restores traction, prevents slips, erases odor. |
| 4 · Document & dispose | Photos, GPS stamp, gallons, disposal route auto‑email as a PDF; waste hauled to an EPA‑licensed site. | One‑click regulatory compliance—records auto‑share with the appropriate authorities—and it proves proper spill cleanup procedures. |
Why It Matters
Six business outcomes you can show the GM tomorrow morning.
Dining room stays fresh
A 3 500‑psi hot‑wash vaporizes grease film in concrete and drain lines. Partner cafés report 0 odor complaints within 30 days of service.
Citations avoided
Containment booms stop runoff and the GPS‑stamped PDF uploads to the city FOG portal. 3 600 spills, $0 fines in 24 years.
Audits finished fast
QR‑coded manifests store three years of cleanups at one URL. Health inspectors scan and sign off in < 30 seconds.
Slips eliminated
Post‑service floors test ≥ 0.40 COF—beating OSHA’s standard. Sites see a 98 % drop in slip‑and‑fall claims.
Waste turns into cash
Recovered cooking oil is refined into biodiesel; quarterly rebates average $450 per location. Disposal line drops to $0.
Doors never close
Four‑hour response keeps breakfast rush on schedule—a lifesaver in the restaurant industry where every cover counts. We hold a 100 % same‑day reopen record across all restaurants served.
Equipment on Every Truck
Everything onboard—no second crew, no return visit.
| Gear | Spec | Why it matters |
| Vacuum tanker | 5 000 gal · 440 CFM | Single haul even for dock lagoons—no mid‑spill tank swap. |
| Hot‑water washer | 3 500 psi · 200 °F | Melts grease film, sanitises concrete, flushes trench drains. |
| Spill boom kit | 100 ft sock · 20 pads | Immediate EPA‑approved containment berm. |
| PPE stock | Tyvek suits · non‑slip boots · respirators | Crew works safe; site liability drops. |
Need a grease interceptor cleaned too? We bundle that service in the same visit—one truck, zero downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Emergency FAQ
Straight answers to the questions restaurants and industrial facilities ask most.
How are rebates calculated and paid?
We weigh every load of used cooking oil to the nearest gallon at the depot. Your share of the refinery sale price is tallied each quarter and sent by ACH—no paper checks, no hidden deductions.
Do I need a specific container?
New sites get a right‑sized, lockable tank delivered free. If you already own a compatible drum or tote we’ll inspect it, tag it for sensors, and start cooking‑oil collection right away.
Is there a contract or cancellation fee?
Service is month‑to‑month. If you ever change your mind, text dispatch and we’ll pick up the tank within seven days—no penalties, no off‑boarding charge.
Will this help with health‑department or FOG compliance?
Yes. Every pickup generates a digital manifest stamped with our transporter license. Keep the PDF for inspectors or let them scan the QR code on your cooking grease container.
What’s the minimum volume for free service?
Service is always free—no minimums, no small‑print tiers. Whether you produce two fryer buckets a month or two totes a day, pickup and disposal cost $0. Every gallon still earns a rebate, credited quarterly.
How fast can you set us up?
Most kitchens in Florida and New Jersey get a container on site in 48 hours and the first pickup within a week. Rural routes may add a day.
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