Grease Connections
Cooking Oil Recycling Near You — Union County, NJ
Why Union‑County kitchens call Grease Connections
Portside churrasqueiras in Elizabeth, 24‑hour diners on Route 22, and late‑night ramen bars near Kean University burn through fryer oil around the clock. Loose oil slicks dock bricks on Elmora Avenue, threatens storm drains that empty into the Rahway River, and can rack up $700‑per‑day fines from Union County’s FOG task force when manifests go missing.
Grease Connections parks the right container, times pickups around Turnpike lane closures and NJ Transit rushes, and converts every gallon of used cooking oil into low‑carbon renewable diesel—protecting waterways, staff, and margins.
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“Your crew slipped in before the breakfast buffet at Jersey Gardens, never blocked the valet loop, and our rebate jumped from $350 to $560 in a single quarter.”
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Five Union County advantages for Your Used Cooking Oil Collection
| Challenge | Our fix | Payoff |
|---|---|---|
| Port traffic jams on Routes 1 & 9 | Compact 12‑ft vacuum van uses truck lanes and permit-only port gates | No ticket delays, zero lane shutdowns |
| Narrow cellars under Victorian Plainfield eateries | 70‑gal slim cart fits 32‑inch hatchways; soft wheels protect mosaic tile | No cracked thresholds, faster transfers |
| Four‑language back‑of‑house teams | Manifests in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole | Inspectors breeze through without translators |
| Rising fryer‑oil costs | Rebates start at $0.30 / gal and climb with volume & clarity | Funds hood‑cleaning contracts and staff lunches |
| Rahway River flood alerts | 48‑hour surge pickups when NOAA issues flood watch | Containers stay below 60 % so nothing floats or spills |
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How it Works
Step 1 — Start your Union County Services
Call 888‑826‑0201, leave a voicemail, or open live chat with ZIP and fryer count. Within 60 minutes our planner drops you onto the Port, University, Turnpike, or Plainfield route and emails a locked‑in rebate plus your first pickup slot.
Step 2 — Choose your perfect container (delivered in 48 hours)
A ServSafe‑certified tech wheels the container through cellar doors or freight lifts, trains staff on splash‑free transfers, and syncs the wireless fill sensor to your dashboard. Need grease‑trap cleaning? Bundle quarterly trap pump‑outs with your cooking‑oil collection to save 15 % and keep drains under county FOG limits.
| Size | Best sites | Key feature |
| 55 gal drum | Food trucks at Warinanco Park | Snap‑ring lid · single‑fryer fit |
| 70 gal slim cart | Elmora Avenue bistros | Lock lid · cobblestone‑safe wheels |
| 95 gal lockable cart | Jersey Gardens food court | RFID seal · escalator platform size |
| 140 gal low‑profile container | Cranford brew‑pub kitchens | Slides under prep lines |
| 300 gal outdoor container | Linden refinery mess hall | Steel walls · forklift pockets |
To view more container options and additional information visit our container page.
Step 3 — Turn grease into next‑day cash
A CDL, TWIC‑cleared driver hooks a drip‑free hose, vacuums every gallon in under five minutes, sanitizes the pad for a safer working environment, and snaps a timestamped photo for your compliance file. A tri‑lingual PDF manifest hits your inbox, and ACH deposits land at Provident, Investors, and TD branches before prep begins. We review your volumes every quarter and auto‑boost your rate when you hit the next bonus tier.
Service map & daily ZIP routes
| Route | ZIPs | Days | Time window | Coverage |
| Port & Outlet Loop | 07201 · 07208 | Daily | 4 a.m.–7 a.m. | Jersey Gardens, Port Elizabeth eateries |
| University Route | 07083 · 07205 | Mon & Thu | 1 p.m.–4 p.m. | Kean University, Union Center cafés |
| Turnpike West | 07036 · 07065 · 07066 | Tue & Fri | 10 p.m.–1 a.m. | Linden refinery cafeterias, Rahway Arts District, Clark diners |
| Historic Plainfield | 07060 · 07062 | Wed & Sat | 6 a.m.–9 a.m. | Plainfield Queen Anne restaurants, Fanwood bakeries |
Cafes producing fewer than 5 gallons per week can join our shared‑route program and still earn top rebate tiers.
Instant rebate calculator
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Calculate Your RebateWhat Local Restaurants Are Saying
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“Your 4 a.m. pickup clears fryers before the PATH crowd and our rebate now pays the bocadillo bread order.”
Rosa Jiménez, Co‑Owner
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“Flood watch pickup kept oil below half before Ida; no fines, no sandbags.”
Evan Brooks, Ops Lead
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“The 95‑gal cart slides into our mall galley, and the level ping keeps us under code during Black‑Friday madness.”
Marcel Dupré, GM
Case study — Kenilworth Pasta House
Old 55‑gal barrels once sat behind a shared staircase, leaking onto vintage quarry tile and drawing health‑dept warnings. We rolled in a 140‑gal low‑profile container with a crumb screen and sensor. Within six weeks, mop time fell by an hour per shift, rebate climbs from $0.28 to $0.34 / gal, and inspectors now clear the logbook in under four minutes.
Environmental impact & community ties
| Metric (2024) | Result |
| CO₂e avoided | 75 tons — equal to removing 18 commuter SUVs from Route 22 |
| Waste diverted | Oil from 1.6 million fry orders kept out of landfills |
| Rahway River protection | Blocks 5,900 gal of grease runoff yearly |
| Local use | Recycled oil fuels Union County snowplows & Parks trucks |
We do not collect motor oil or used motor oil. Automotive fluids should be taken to a Union County Haz‑Waste facility.
- Quarterly ESG report for grant pitches
- NJDEP Licensed Grease Hauler #GC‑3471
- • 2025 Union County Green Ribbon Award
- • Partner, Rahway River Watershed Association
- • Internship host, Kean University School of Sustainability
Our guarantees
- Always‑free pickup across all Union ZIPs
- 48‑hour container delivery or + $0.02 / gal first‑rebate bonus
- 15‑minute punctuality credit—late? next pickup free
- No‑spill promise—we clean any spill at no cost
- Price‑match assurance—we beat any local quote
Frequently Asked Questions
Six FAQs — Union County
Can pickups avoid Route 22 construction closures?
Yes—Turnpike West route shifts to 11 p.m.–2 a.m. detour when DOT posts nightly closures.
What purity earns the top rebate?
98 % purity (skimming crumb screens) earns $0.34 / gal; screens are free.
Which banks post same‑day ACH?
Provident, Investors, and TD branches in 07208 and 07083 post by 4 p.m.
Is service free during January slowdowns?
Absolutely—pause fees are zero; rebates resume on reopening day.
Do you handle emergency pump‑outs during flash‑flood alerts?
Yes—guaranteed pickup inside 12 hours of OEM alert.
Can multiple Elmora Avenue kiosks share one cart?
Yes—up to three stalls share a 70‑gal cart; RFID logs gallons per stall.
Still have questions?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let’s have a chat!
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Ready to turn fryer waste into commuter‑proof revenue?
Leave a message at 888‑826‑0201 or open live chat—your container can arrive within 48 hours.