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Used Cooking Oil Recycling Tampa
- Free pickups anywhere in Hillsborough County
- Earn up to $120 per month for waste oil
- EPA compliant, theft proof containers
- Schedule now; our trucks roll before sunrise so your line never slows.
Grease Connections turns fryer waste into revenue and keeps you in restaurant FOG compliance Tampa FL. Every recycled gallon cuts up to 86% of the greenhouse gases created by diesel, sparing about 22 lb CO₂e per gallon diverted. That impact is documented in third party audit PDFs you can download any time.
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Why Tampa Restaurants Choose Grease Connections
Tampa kitchens can rack up $250 fines for each missed grease trap cleaning under Florida HB 1177 § 403. They also lose rebates when thieves siphon tanks; 150 gallon heists hit St. Petersburg just last year. Our used cooking oil recycling Tampa program ends both headaches and plugs you into the biodiesel rebate program Florida, paying from 30¢ per gallon; the spot price most Tampa buyers quoted in June 2025.
- Licensed Hillsborough hauler (manifest #FL UCO 1027) guarantees paperwork.
- Live CO₂ dashboard translates every pickup into trees saved or miles offset.
- Local partnerships; our drivers back Gasparilla clean ups and Tampa Bay chefs’ charity cook offs.
- Airport grade chain of custody: the same logistics Tampa International uses to divert all kitchen oil from landfill.
Westshore vs Ybor: Real Rebate Results
A 120 seat bistro in Westshore averages 140 gal/month and nets $52.50. A 55 seat café in Ybor produces 70 gal/month and nets $26.25. Both venues gained compliance certificates in under a week, and theft cameras cut shrinkage to zero. That’s used cooking oil recycling Tampa ROI you can bank on.
How Local Restaurants Start Earning
Step 1: Assessment
A technician maps the safest line from fryer to bin and recommends camera angles to deter thieves; authorities logged two arrests after the 150 gallon theft spree.
Step 2: Equipment Delivered
Need a slim 70 gallon caddy for a food truck or a 300 gallon tank on wheels? We drop the container within 48 hours, labeled for grease disposal Hillsborough County inspectors.
Step 3: Automated Collection
Sensors ping our dispatch at 80% fill. A vacuum truck arrives at 4 a.m., pumps out, and emails a digital manifest. That document satisfies every restaurant FOG compliance Tampa FL audit.
Hillsborough County CORE (Cooking Oil Recycling Effort) Stations
Find a location to drop off used household cooking oil.
Northwest County Solid Waste Transfer Station
8001 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33625
Mon-Sat 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
SouthShore Regional Service Center
410 30th St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
South County Solid Waste Facility
13000 US Hwy 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Mon-Sat 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Brandon Support Operations Complex
332 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
24/7 CORE cabinet access
Sheldon Road HHW Center
9805 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33601
1st Saturday of month, 8 AM – 2 PM
Brandon Regional Library
619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon, FL 33511
Library hours
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library
2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618
Library hours
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Service Areas (Westshore, Ybor City & Beyond)
From a sushi counter in Westshore Plaza to a cigar bar in Ybor, we cover the City of Tampa along with Hyde Park, Channelside, Seminole Heights, Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Brandon and the Port warehouse district. Check our interactive map for next route ETA by neighborhood.
New! Map pins now include Hillsborough’s CORE household drop off sites so staff can guide DIY callers. Whether you need cooking oil pickup Tampa tomorrow or routine runs every Friday, we have a spot.
Grease Recycling: Real Restaurant Results
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“Switched from pouring oil down the drain to earning $80 monthly. They handle everything; container, pickups, payments. Best decision for our Westshore location.”
Maria S. – Westshore
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“Used to pay $200/month for disposal. Now I earn every month. They even removed my old provider’s equipment. Serving Ybor City never paid this well!”
Carlos R. – Ybor City
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“Three locations across the city, one coordinated service. From Temple Terrace to Brandon, same reliable pickups. Haven’t touched a grease trap in 2 years.”
David L. – Multiple Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Tampa Restaurant FAQs
How much cooking oil rebate can a small Ybor café earn?
Most cafés produce 60 to 100 gallons monthly and earn $18 to $45 after fees through our biodiesel rebate program Florida, paid by ACH within 48 hours.
What size container fits a food truck?
Our 70 gallon wheeled caddy rolls through eight foot bays, perfect for fryer oil recycling Westshore / Ybor routes.
How often will you collect downtown where parking’s tight?
Mini vac trucks slip into alleys between three and five a.m.; typical cooking oil pickup Tampa frequency is weekly.
Does the city inspect my oil tank?
Yes; health officers verify containment and manifests. Our digital paperwork passes every restaurant FOG compliance Tampa FL checklist.
Is oil recycling mandatory in Hillsborough County?
Yes. HB 1177 caps inspection fines at $250 per missed grease trap clean out. Using our grease disposal Hillsborough County service keeps you clear.
Do you charge extra during Gasparilla?
No. We sponsor festival clean ups, so bonus pickups are free.
What if the oil thickens in a cold snap?
Tampa rarely drops below 40°F. Heated tanks and hose coils keep flow smooth to 20°F.
How do I stop grease theft?
Steel lids, keyed locks and motion cams linked to Tampa PD cut theft; the 2024 sting caught two thieves draining 150 gallons.
What documents prove EPA compliance?
Your monthly pickup manifest plus our annual EPA waste handler report meet federal rules and live in your dashboard.
Questions about cooking oil collection?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let’s have a chat!
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Tampa’s Next Frontier
Blue Biofuels has acquired 35 acres in Frostproof to build a plant that converts three million gallons of low carbon feedstock (including used cooking oil recycling Tampa provides) into SAF starting 2026. Oil we pump today could power flights out of TPA tomorrow, giving chefs a direct stake in greener travel.
Your Carbon Footprint Dashboard
Enter your monthly volume and see real time impact: 100 gallons recycled equals 2,200 lb CO₂ saved; roughly the carbon of driving from Tampa to Atlanta and back. The widget also shows mangroves planted equivalents, so you can share the stats in marketing menus.
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Need fryer oil recycling Westshore / Ybor tonight? Tap the button below or say:
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Our dispatcher quotes current rates, books the slot and sends a contract you can sign from your phone. That is used cooking oil recycling Tampa made effortless.
*Ready to turn waste into revenue? Text “TAMPA” to (888) 826 0201 or book online now. We collect. You cook. Everybody breathes easier.