Key Biscayne cooks around the clock. Crab shacks on Crandon Boulevard fire up before sunrise, banquet lines at the Ritz‑Carlton wind down after midnight, and park concessions pull long weekend shifts. Grease Connections crosses the Rickenbacker at 4 a.m., lifts every gallon for free, pays up to 0.50 dollars a gallon, and moves the clean fat to the mainland depot where it becomes low‑carbon diesel instead of lagoon scum.
Why restaurants use Grease Connections
Last year we hit our pickup window on 99.7 percent of Key Biscayne stops. A typical run leaves I‑95 before dawn, crosses the causeway ahead of the toll queue, and reaches Harbor Drive with a hurricane‑rated bin matched to the kitchen. If a storm‑surge warning goes up, dispatch reroutes a sealed‑lid truck that night so no container waits in high water. The moment the oil is pumped the system logs the volume and time and files the county manifest automatically. No forms, no fines.
Ruben Nájar at Lighthouse Café recalls the predawn swap that cleared his prep walkway and added 320 dollars a quarter to his rebate. Maria Santos at Calusa Grill saw holiday traffic choke the causeway while our launch‑boat crew slid under the bridge with a 95‑gallon tote and matched her 0.48‑per‑gallon payout.
How we solve issues for restaurants in Key Biscayne, FL
Sea spray and salt wind corrode ordinary rolling carts in months, so we run zinc‑coated wheels and gasketed steel lids that shrug off one‑hundred‑forty‑mile winds. Summer storm cells flood Harbor Drive, yet sealed pumps and quick‑connect hoses finish the pull in seven minutes and keep the alley spotless. We launch before sunrise to beat causeway traffic, and if the bridge stalls during triathlon season our dispatch reroutes in real time so the pickup still lands on schedule.
Service that stays free, no matter the tide
Bin delivery, every scheduled or emergency pickup, FOG‑compliant paperwork, quarterly pressure wash, and on‑site staff refresher training all remain free. The live dashboard records each lift in real time and deposits the rebate—anywhere from 0.30 to 0.50 dollars a gallon—straight into your account within 15 days. Need live‑fill alerts and leak detection? A wireless sensor runs $15 a month; every other service stays on the house.
When and where we roll
| Service Zone | ZIP Code | Pickup Days | Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Center & Crandon Boulevard | 33149 | Monday & Thursday | 5 – 7 a.m. |
| Harbor Drive & Key Colony | 33149 | Tuesday & Friday | 5 – 7 a.m. |
| Ocean Drive Resorts | 33149 | Wednesday | 6 – 8 a.m. |
| Bill Baggs Park Concessions | 33149 | Saturday | 6 – 8 a.m. |
| Event Surge (weddings, regattas) | 33149 | As needed | 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. |
Any kitchen outside these windows can check the coverage map or call dispatch to tag onto the nearest run.
A walk through pickup day
A trained technician measures fryer depth and dock clearance, then drops a gasketed bin within 24 hours. The driver pumps through a 75‑foot hose, and the system logs who pulled the oil, the timestamp, and the exact gallons before the truck heads back to our recycling facility. By 5 p.m. a PDF with the county manifest reaches your inbox, and 15 days later the payment lands in Cash App, Zelle, or your bank.
Bin sizes that fit tight island alleys
| Bin size | Typical use | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| 55 gal | Food‑truck prep sinks | Beside the prep line |
| 70 gal | Crandon Boulevard cafés | Behind the back doorway |
| 95 gal steel | Resort loading bays | Anchored on the dock |
| 140 – 300 gal | Banquet halls, high‑volume sites | Service alley or exterior pad |
All bins ship with locking lids, anti‑tip frames, and reflective tape for early‑morning pickups. To view all of the container options visit our page.
How your restaurant protects Key Biscayne’s environment
Last year Key Biscayne kitchens sent 24 200 gallons of used oil to our plant. That volume powers 36 garbage trucks for a full week and keeps 190 metric tons of carbon out of the air—the same climate lift as removing 60 cars from the causeway for an entire year. The resulting biodiesel burns 76 percent cleaner, saving the energy in 260 000 smartphone charges. Mangrove roots stay oil‑free, and every recycled gallon drops cash straight back into the kitchen budget.
How We Compare
| Feature | Grease Connections | Typical Hauler | Self‑Dispose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early‑morning pickups | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Weather‑proof lid | ✔ | Sometimes | ✖ |
| Free bin & service | ✔ | Fees vary | Fuel & time cost |
| Rebate paid | ✔ | Low or none | ✖ |
| Digital compliance docs | ✔ | Paper only | — |
How your rebate lands in your account
| Quarterly volume | Rate per gallon | Payout timing | Deposit method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 299 gal | $0.30 | 15 days after quarter‑end | ACH / Cash App / Zelle |
| 300 – 599 gal | $0.35 | 15 days | ACH / Cash App / Zelle |
| 600 – 899 gal | $0.40 | 15 days | ACH / Cash App / Zelle |
| 900 gal + | $0.50 | 15 days | ACH / Cash App / Zelle |
The dashboard shows your running total in real time. When the quarter closes, the system calculates the exact payout, applies the tier you’ve reached, and triggers the deposit—no invoices, no paperwork.
Promises we keep for every kitchen
Pickups remain free for life. Bins land within forty‑eight hours or your first rebate jumps by two cents a gallon. If we arrive more than fifteen minutes late, that bonus stretches across the quarter. Should a drop spill, we degrease on our dime. Hand us a written quote from any hauler and we beat it.
Ready to turn grease into steady cash?
Call or text any time at 305‑204‑5207 and mention “Key Biscayne” for a free dock survey. Need the numbers first? The service menu lists every perk at zero cost. Island traffic heavy? We can usually deliver a bin in twelve hours—well before the afternoon seabreeze kicks up the tide.
Stop stacking drums. Let the local crew handle the oil, pay you for it, and keep Biscayne Bay glass‑clear.