Cafeterías on NW South River Drive, Okeechobee Road taquerías, and Medley warehouse kitchens churn out fryer oil around the clock. We pick it up FREE, pay up to $0.50 / gal, then filter and ship it to a certified biofuel plant for conversion into sustainable diesel. View free services or check pickup zones.
Why Medley Kitchens Pick Us (99.6 % on‑time in 2025)
Drivers usually hop onto SR‑826 via Okeechobee Rd before sunrise, exit at NW 74th St, and arrive fully stocked with spill pads and gate codes. During city‑wide spikes—Ultra, Art Basel, even the Miami Marathon—we add surge tankers so service never skips a beat, maintaining our 99.6 % on‑time record and tracking every gallon in your online portal and automatically submitting data to Miami‑Dade FOG1—zero paperwork, zero hidden fees.
Testimonials
“Your crew pumped the fryer at 4 a.m.—before produce semis blocked Bay #3—and bumped our rebate to $648.”
— Rosa Delgado, Ops Mgr — Goya Foods Facility, NW 97th Ave
“Okeechobee Road gridlock stopped everyone except you. Night tanker rolled in at 1:10 a.m.; the $0.48/gal payout funded new walk‑in gaskets.”
— Diego Torres, Owner — El Camión Taquería, NW South River Dr
Local Challenges & Custom Solutions
| Medley Headache | Our Fix | What You Gain |
|---|---|---|
| SR‑826/Okeechobee bottleneck | Pre‑sunrise routing + NW 72nd Ave detour | On‑time guarantee |
| Miami River Canal flash‑floods | Hurricane‑sealed lids & pumps rated to 140 mph | No spill fines |
| 53‑ft reefer congestion | Tanker staging behind Sysco gate 3 | No dock delays |
| Ultra & Basel vendor surge | Dedicated 10 p.m.–3 a.m. tanker loop | No overtime labor |
| Salt‑spray & cement dust | Zinc‑coated wheels & rust‑proof bins | 5‑yr bin life, zero rust cost |
Always‑Free Services
| Service | Local Detail | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bin delivery & swap | Hurricane‑rated stainless to 140 mph | FREE |
| Scheduled collection | Expressway‑aware routes (Mon–Sat) | FREE |
| Event/surge pickup | Extra tankers for Ultra & Basel load‑outs | FREE |
| Compliance documentation | Every pickup logged in your portal; e‑manifest auto‑submitted to Miami‑Dade | FREE |
| Staff refresher training | On‑site at NW 74th, 97th Ave & South River Dr | FREE |
| Quarterly pressure‑wash | Lime‑dust‑safe citrus wash; mats reclaimed curb‑side | FREE |
Emergency spill response avg 40 min. Collected oil feeds our used cooking oil recycling stream—zero waste, maximum rebate.
Collection Schedule
| Zone | ZIP | Days | Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medley Warehouse Belt | 33166 | Mon & Thu | 5–7 a.m. |
| Okeechobee Rd Corridor | 33178 | Tue & Fri | 5–7 a.m. |
| NW South River Dr Cafeterías | 33147 | Wed | 6–8 a.m. |
| Palmetto Logistics Hub | 33122 | Mon & Sat | 6–8 a.m. |
| Doral West & 97th Ave | 33172 | Thu | 5:30–7:30 a.m. |
| Event Surge | 33122‑33178 | As needed | 10 p.m.–3 a.m. |
Need service outside these zones? View our full coverage map.
Step‑by‑Step Pickup Workflow
- Same‑Day Dock Walk — A HazMat‑cert tech (OSHA‑trained hazardous‑materials specialist) measures fryer depth, dock clearance, and checks spill kits so the right sealed cart is chosen.
- Bin Delivery — Hurricane‑strapped (rated Category 4 — 140 mph) container drops within 24 h; geo‑tag and timestamp auto‑log into your dashboard.
- On‑Site Pump, QR‑Swap & Sensor — Vacuum hose reaches 75‑ft loading lane; cart’s QR code is scanned to link volume; onboard sensor records weight + temperature so kitchens can see live fill‑level in the app.
- Digital Docs & Compliance — Miami‑Dade manifest (legal shipment record) and Everglades ESG PDF auto‑email by 5 p.m.—no binders, no fines.
- Rebate Paid — ACH hits your City National Bank account within 15 days at the tier your purity earns—up to $0.50/gal.
How It Works — Grease to Green Fuel
- Collect — Clean, covered bins keep water & crumbs out, protecting oil purity.
- Filter — At the depot, oil passes screens; solids become animal feed.
- Convert — Clean oil meets methanol & catalyst in transesterification → biodiesel + glycerin.
- Fuel — Biodiesel blends into B20 truck fuel; each gallon earns a RIN credit, lowering costs.
Why Rates Vary ($0.30–$0.50/gal): higher purity, steady volume, and low water = top tier; rainy barrels or food bits drop to $0.30.
Bin Menu & Specs
| Capacity | Footprint (L × W) | Height | Empty Wt. | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 gal | 36″ × 24″ | 32″ | 60 lb | Food trucks at South River flea market |
| 70 gal | 42″ × 28″ | 38″ | 75 lb | Cafeterías on NW South River Dr |
| 95 gal | 48″ × 29″ | 42″ | 96 lb | Brewery taprooms in Doral West |
| 140 gal | 52″ × 31″ | 45″ | 120 lb | Commissaries off 97th Ave |
| 240 gal | 60″ × 34″ | 50″ | 160 lb | Ultra vendor kitchens |
| 300 gal | 72″ × 40″ | 52″ | 185 lb | High‑volume produce packers |
All bins include locking lids, anti‑tip frames & reflective tape for 4 a.m. pickups.
Comparative Specs in Everyday Terms
Think of our hurricane‑rated steel as strong enough to shrug off 140 mph winds—the punch of a Category 4 storm blasting across the Palmetto. By refining your used cooking oil into biodiesel, we slash tail‑pipe pollution 76 %, which is like pulling 300 diesel box trucks off NW 74th Street every morning. Over a year, the 620 t CO₂e we keep out of Medley’s skyline does the climate work of planting 10,200 young mangrove trees along Biscayne Bay.
Transparent Pricing
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bin rental | $0 |
| Unlimited pickups | $0 |
| Smart sensor (optional) | $15/mo |
| Rebate paid to you | $0.30–$0.50/gal |
Example Rebate Calculation
- Monthly volume: NW South River café produces 92 gal/month
- Quarterly volume: 92 × 3 = 276 gal
- Rebate tier: 0–299 gal → $0.30/gal
- Quarterly payout: 276 × 0.30 = $82.80
Case Study — South River Seafood Prep
Open 55‑gal barrels sat uncovered by the Miami Canal, letting stormwater dilute the oil to 91 % purity and triggering county warnings. Our crew arrived at 6 a.m., swapped them for a sealed 95‑gal gasketed cart fitted with a tamper‑proof lid and wireless fill sensor. Within four weeks, purity4 stabilized at 99 %, automatically lifting the rebate rate from $0.28 to $0.38/gal—about $420 extra per quarter. The chef used that windfall to buy anti‑fatigue mats and a drain‑guard kit, cutting nightly cleanup time by an hour and eliminating slip incidents.
Medley FAQs
Can trucks fit under the Palmetto flyover? Yes. Our 12‑ft‑6‑in vacuum tankers are routed beneath the 14‑ft clearance, and if DOT lane work pops up we detour via NW 72nd Ave. Your dock specs live in our GIS, so there are no onsite surprises.
Weekend pickups available? Absolutely. Saturday 5–8 a.m. stops are baked into the route, and late‑night 10 p.m. windows can be booked through your portal—no premiums or hidden fees.
Extra charge for 2 a.m. surge? None. Event‑time runs remain FREE; gallons are metered, logged to your dashboard, and paid at exactly the same rebate rate.
Minimum volume to earn? Every gallon counts. Even a single 5‑gal pour earns credit, and when your quarterly total crosses 300, 600, 900 gal you auto‑bump to $0.35, $0.40, and $0.50 tiers. No penalties for slow weeks.
Is the sensor mandatory? Optional. The $15/mo wireless sensor provides live fill alerts and leak detection, reducing spill risk; pickups run on the same schedule without it and there’s never a rental fee.
How We Compare
| Feature | Grease Connections | Typical Hauler | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free unlimited pickups | ✔ | ✖ | Fuel + time |
| 24/7 dock‑height vacuum | ✔ | Rare | ✖ |
| Ultra & Basel surge coverage | ✔ | Rare | ✖ |
| Hurricane‑sealed containers | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Online portal auto‑submit to Miami‑Dade | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| No‑minimum rebates | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
Our Medley Promises
- Always‑free pickup in every 33122‑33178 ZIP.
- 48‑hour bin delivery—late? +2¢/gal first‑rebate bonus.
- 15‑minute punctuality credit—missed window? +2¢/gal this quarter.
- No‑spill pledge—we degrease any mess at no cost.
- Price‑match guarantee—show a local quote, we beat it.
Glossary of Terms
1 FOG Program — Miami‑Dade’s Fats, Oils & Grease permit system that tracks waste manifests.
2 RIN — Renewable Identification Number credit traded under EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard.
3 ESG — Environmental, Social & Governance metrics used in sustainability reporting.
4 Purity — Percent of usable oil free from water, crumbs, or soap.
2025 Environmental Impact — Medley, FL
- 78,600 gal recycled — fuels 115 garbage trucks for a week.
- ≈185 cars off SR‑826 — ~620 t CO₂e kept from industrial air.
- 76 % cleaner exhaust — like erasing 850 000 smartphone charges.
- Miami Canal safeguarded — fewer grease slicks, healthier manatee flow.
- EPA RFS2 credits — every gallon issues a RIN toward renewable‑fuel targets.2
Ready to Turn Grease into Palmetto‑Expressway Savings?
- Call or Text 24/7: (305) 204‑5207 — say “MEDLEY” to schedule a free dock survey.
- Want details first? View our service menu—see every $0 perk.
- Need a bin ASAP? Confirm your address—we deliver in 12 hours, often before the afternoon rain cell.
Stop wrangling drums—let Medley’s local crew handle the oil, pay you for it, and keep the Miami Canal silver‑clear.