Cutler Bay kitchens wake with the sunrise breeze off Biscayne Bay. Dockside grills at Black Point serve anglers before dawn, family cafés along South Dixie Highway run lunch rush past three, and food trucks at Southland Mall dish late into the night. Grease Connections rolls in while the fryers cool, lifts every gallon of used cooking oil for free, pays up to $0.50 a gallon, and sends that grease to our recycling plant where it becomes low carbon diesel instead of storm drain sludge.
Why restaurants in Cutler Bay use Grease Connections
Every pickup stays free, each rebate tier is clear up front, and we never sneak in fees or bind you to a contract. Last year we made 99.5 percent of Cutler Bay pickups on schedule. The routing platform reroutes the moment US‑1 stalls, so the truck still arrives when the ticket says it will.
How we solve issues for restaurants in Cutler Bay
| Cutler Bay headache | Our fix | What you gain |
|---|---|---|
| US‑1 traffic jams | Early morning runs via Old Cutler Road | On time guarantee |
| Afternoon storms flood docks | Sealed lids rated 140 mph | No spill fines |
| Marina fish scraps raise odors | Weekly citrus pressure wash | Fresh bay breeze |
| School dismissal clogging Caribbean Blvd | 5 a.m. pickups | No bus delays |
| Hurricane watches | Pre‑storm tank swap at no cost | Zero overflow risk |
Always‑free on time services
| Service | Local detail | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bin delivery and swap | Steel containers coated against salt spray | FREE |
| Scheduled collection | Monday to Saturday routes, storm aware | FREE |
| Surge pickup | Extra tankers before hurricane landfall | FREE |
| Compliance paperwork | Each lift auto logs to Miami‑Dade FOG | FREE |
| Staff refresher training | On site at Southland Mall and Black Point | FREE |
| Quarterly pressure wash | Citrus degreaser, mats reclaimed curb side | FREE |
Average spill response is 35 minutes, and every gallon collected feeds our recycling stream for maximum rebate.
Route timetable
| Zone | ZIP | Days | Time window |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dixie Hwy Corridor | 33157 | Mon & Thu | 5–7 a.m. |
| Old Cutler Road Belt | 33189 | Tue & Fri | 5–7 a.m. |
| Black Point Marina | 33190 | Wed | 6–8 a.m. |
| Caribbean Blvd Schools | 33157 | Sat | 6–8 a.m. |
| Hurricane Surge | 33157–33190 | As needed | 10 p.m.–3 a.m. |
Need service outside these blocks? Check the coverage map.
Used Cooking Oil Pickup Workflow
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 returns to our recycling facility. By 5 p.m. a PDF with the county manifest lands in your inbox, and 15 days later the payment hits Cash App, Zelle, or your bank.
Bin menu and specs
| Capacity | Footprint (L × W) | Height | Empty weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 gal | 36″ × 24″ | 32″ | 60 lb | Food trucks at Cutler Ridge Park |
| 70 gal | 42″ × 28″ | 38″ | 75 lb | South Dixie cafés |
| 95 gal steel | 48″ × 29″ | 42″ | 96 lb | Marina docks |
| 140 gal | 52″ × 31″ | 45″ | 120 lb | School cafeterias |
| 240 gal | 60″ × 34″ | 50″ | 160 lb | Buffet restaurants |
| 300 gal | 72″ × 40″ | 52″ | 185 lb | Commissary kitchens |
All bins come with locking lids, anti tip frames, and reflective tape for 4 a.m. pickups.
Grease to green fuel
Collected oil remains covered to block water and crumbs, filtered at the depot, then converted through transesterification into biodiesel that blends into B20 truck fuel. Each gallon earns a renewable fuel credit and keeps heavy tailpipes out of Cutler Bay air.
How your restaurant protects Cutler Bay’s environment
Last year Cutler Bay kitchens sent 31 800 gallons of used oil to our plant. That volume powers 49 garbage trucks for a week and removes 250 metric tons of carbon, the same lift as parking 75 cars on Old Cutler Road for a year. Biodiesel burns 76 percent cleaner, saving the energy in 290 000 smartphone charges. Mangrove edges stay clear, drains stay open, and every recycled gallon drops cash back into the kitchen.
How we compare
| Feature | Grease Connections | Typical hauler | Self dispose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning pickups | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Weather proof lid | ✔ | Sometimes | ✖ |
| Free bin and service | ✔ | Fees vary | Fuel and 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 tracks your running total, sets the right tier, and shows the payout countdown.
Promises we keep for every kitchen
Pickups stay free for life. Bins land within 48 hours or the first rebate rises by 2 cents a gallon. If we arrive more than 15 minutes late, that same bonus applies all quarter. Should a drop spill, we degrease at our cost. Hand us any local hauler’s written quote and we beat it.
Ready to turn grease into steady cash?
Call or text 24 / 7: 305‑204‑5207 and say “Cutler Bay.” Want details first? The service menu lists every free perk. Short on time? Confirm your address and we deliver in 12 hours, often before the afternoon shower curls over Old Cutler Road.