“Your truck came through the service alley right before sunrise, emptied the container in three minutes, and the deposit that afternoon paid for our weekend seafood special.”
Delfina Ruiz, Owner – La Palma Bistro, Giralda Plaza
Why kitchens from Miracle Mile to Biscayne Boulevard call Grease Connections
Mediterranean bistros on Giralda Plaza, espresso bars along Coral Way, and rooftop grills in new Edgewater towers all rely on deep fryers from brunch to midnight delivery. Any stray oil that slips into street drains finds its way to the Coral Gables Waterway or Biscayne Bay, where damage leads to fines. Miami‑Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) can assess up to $950 per day for missing Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) logs, and valet queues on Ponce de Leon close loading zones by 7 p.m.
Grease Connections places compact, lockable containers that roll through 1920s service corridors and condo freight elevators, schedules collections before the first café con leche is poured, and converts each gallon of used oil into recycled fuel for county cleanup boats. Digital pickup slips file straight to DERM, and a per‑gallon cash rebate arrives in your bank every cycle.
Five neighborhood hurdles we remove used cooking oil
| Daily challenge | Our answer | Why it helps you |
|---|---|---|
| Valet clusters block Miracle Mile docks after 5 p.m. | Morning Pickup Route clears alleys 4:45 – 6:15 a.m. | Service done before bread and produce trucks show up |
| Historic passageways measure just 25 inches | Small Container (55 gallon) glides on quiet wheels and fits narrow doors | Staff relocate easily • no scuffed stucco |
| Crew language mix – English & Spanish | Digital manifests provided in both languages | Health officers verify in minutes |
| Cooking‑oil costs climbed 18 % over 12 months | Rebates begin at $0.33 per gallon and can reach $0.38 per gallon at 97 % purity | Turns waste into a line of income that offsets utilities |
| Venetian Causeway and 27th Avenue bridges delay traffic | Route monitoring shifts trucks to Douglas Road within 15 minutes | Pickup stays on schedule • no missed service window |
Routes tuned to local traffic
| Route name | ZIP codes served | Operating days | Service window | Typical stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Pickup Route | 33134, 33146 | Daily | 4:45‑6:15 a.m. | Miracle Mile restaurants • UM campus kitchens |
| Late‑Night Collection | 33145, 33137 | Mon‑Sat | 10:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Coral Way cafés • Edgewater high‑rise eateries |
Operators producing under five gallons weekly can join a shared pickup at no charge.
See your rebate before you sign
Enter pick up times and weekly gallons. The on‑page calculator shows your projected monthly payment instantly.
Three‑step setup
- One‑hour quote – Text ZIP and fryer count to 888‑826‑0201. A PDF with rate and first pickup slot arrives within 60 minutes.
- 48‑hour delivery – Our crew brings the container, trains staff on safe transfers, tags it for DERM, and activates a fill‑level sensor you can check from your phone.
- Automatic payment – After each visit, the driver performs a cleaning pass, uploads confirmation, and major banks usually post the rebate by mid‑afternoon the next business day.
| Container size | Perfect sites | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Small Container (55 gallon) | Tight alleys; food trucks | Locking lid • filter system • 23 in. width |
| Medium Container (95 gallon) | Busy cafés; hotel kitchens | Stable wheelbase • rust‑resistant frame |
| Large Container (140 gallon) | Condo towers; banquet halls | Freight‑elevator base • secure lid • digital access tracking |
What local operators say
“With the 5 a.m. service my fryers are ready for the 8 a.m. breakfast run, and the rebate covered every case of produce this week.”
Luis Cabrera, Chef – Coral Way Corner Café
“Your team emptied the Large Container between lunch and dinner; our Edgewater rooftop stayed open, and guests never noticed a thing.”
Nadia Kim, Food & Beverage Manager – Bayline Residences
Case study – Giralda Taproom
Rainwater diluted fryer oil stored in open bins, dropping purity to 91 percent and rebates to $0.27 per gallon. Swapping to a Medium Container (95 gallon) with built‑in filtration and a sensor boosted purity to 97 percent in five weeks and raised the rebate to $0.36 per gallon. The savings paid for new hardwood bar stools and weekly staff training lunches.
Environmental gains
- CO₂ reduction: approx. 77 tons of CO₂e kept out of the air each year
- Grease kept from waterways: about 6,300 gallons of oil diverted from Biscayne Bay annually
- Recycling volume: oil from roughly 1.6 million fry orders processed
- Local reuse: converted fuel powers county street sweepers and cleanup boats
Frequently asked questions
- Bridge stuck open? Dispatch reroutes within 15 minutes to keep service on time.
- Is the pump loud? It runs below city noise regulations.
- Pause during renovations? Yes. Service is month‑to‑month.
- Top rebate tier? Keep food particles under two percent or generate at least 150 gallons per week.
- Spill policy? Any spill is cleaned and sanitized at no cost.
- Deposit timing? Most major banks show funds by 3 p.m. next business day.
- Motor oil accepted? No. We collect only cooking oil.
Service guarantees
- Free pickup across Coral Gables, Coral Way, Edgewater
- 48‑hour delivery or add $0.02 per gallon to the first rebate
- On‑time credit – if we arrive 15 minutes late, your next pickup is free
- No‑spill pledge – we clean spills at our expense
- Price‑match promise – we beat any licensed quote by $0.01 per gallon
Ready to turn fryer oil into steady revenue?
Call or text 888‑826‑0201. A container can be on site within 48 hours.