“Your vacuum truck navigated Collins Avenue at 3 a.m. without blocking valet traffic, and last month’s cash rebate paid for every lime and herb our bar needed for mojitos.”
Valeria Mendez, Executive Sous‑Chef — Salsa Verde Rooftop, Ocean Drive
Why South Beach kitchens choose Grease Connections
Ocean‑front patios on Ocean Drive, 24‑hour Cuban cafés along Washington Avenue, and rooftop brunch spots inside historic Art‑Deco hotels rely on deep fryers day and night. A single spill can ride stormwater through curb drains straight into Biscayne Bay, damaging water quality and triggering fines. The Miami‑Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) can assess up to $950 per day if Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) records are missing. Service trucks parked past 6 a.m. face towing, and most South Beach alleys measure under 30 inches wide.
Grease Connections solves every pain point in one service: we deliver a compact, lockable container sized for Art‑Deco alleyways, schedule pickups between late‑night club closures and the morning beach cleaning schedule, and transform every gallon of used cooking oil into renewable diesel that now powers county cleanup boats and maintenance vehicles. Our digital system logs each pickup, automatically files the manifest to your DERM portal, and sends a PDF copy to your inbox. Finally, a cash rebate deposits directly to your bank, turning fryer oil from a liability into predictable income.
Five everyday South Beach challenges we solve
| Challenge | Our solution | Practical benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic congestion on Collins and Ocean after last call | Early Morning Route trucks stage on 5th Street and roll down alleys between 3:45 and 5:15 a.m. | Pickup logged before breakfast prep • no towing tickets • guests never see the hose |
| 26‑inch beach service alleys | Small Container (70 gal) folds its handles and rolls on quiet wheels that protect terrazzo | One staff member can move it • no façade damage • no alleyway permit required |
| Multilingual back‑of‑house teams | Digital records available in multiple languages and stored for five years | Simplifies inspection process • managers retrieve any manifest in seconds |
| Bulk oil costs continue to rise | Rebates start at $0.32 per gallon and climb to $0.38 per gallon with high purity or larger volume | Offsets hood cleaning, staff meals, and part of your electricity bill |
| Seasonal flooding and hurricane surge | Wireless level indicator pings at 50 % capacity; surge crew empties containers within eight hours of an National Hurricane Center (NHC) watch | Prevents salt‑water contamination • avoids spill citations • lowers insurance exposure |
Collection routes designed for South Beach hours
| Route | ZIP code | Operating days | Service window | Locations serviced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Morning Route | 33139 | Daily | 3:45 – 5:15 a.m. | Ocean Drive patios • Collins rooftops • hotel banquet kitchens |
| Evening Pickup Service | 33139 | Thu–Sat | 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Española Way restaurants • Lincoln Road food halls • convention pop‑ups |
Operators generating fewer than five gallons weekly may join a shared pickup—no minimum fees or contracts.
Instant rebate calculator
Enter your ZIP code, email address, and weekly oil volume. A live calculator shows your estimated monthly deposit, including any purity bonuses, before you submit the form. No account creation is required.
Three step service plan
- Request a quote (60 minutes) — Text your ZIP and fryer count to 888‑826‑0201. A PDF with your rate and first pickup time arrives within an hour.
- Container delivery (48 hours) — Our team delivers the selected container, provides onsite safety training, attaches the barcode required by DERM, and tests the electronic level indicator so you can monitor fill levels from your phone.
- Automatic payment — The driver removes the oil in under four minutes, completes the cleaning process, uploads digital confirmation, and Bank United, Bank of America, or Chase post the rebate by 10 a.m. the next morning.
| Container size | Best locations | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Small Container (55 gal) | Tight Collins alleys; one or two fryers | 23 in. width • UV‑resistant lid • stainless latch • built‑in filter system |
| Medium Container (95 gal) | Pier kiosks; hotel pool decks | Stable wheelbase for ramps • corrosion‑resistant wheels • level indicator |
| Large Container (140 gal) | Rooftop banquet kitchens | Fits standard service elevator • secure locking lid • usage log via RFID |
What Restaurant operators are saying
“The 4 a.m. pickup lets us reopen fryers for the morning breakfast service, and the rebate covered 120 pounds of fruit and herbs for our bar program.”
Mateo Reyes, Owner — Playa Fruit Lab
“Our 18‑floor Large Container was emptied between sunrise yoga and a 10 a.m. VIP check‑in, so guests never smelled grease.”
Camila Jean‑Baptiste, Banquet Ops — Mirador Hotel
Case study — Lincoln Road Wing Bar
Old drums exposed to salt spray and rain diluted 140 gallons per week, reducing rebates to $0.25 per gallon and adding 40 minutes of nightly cleanup. Installing a Medium Container (95 gal) with a filter system and level indicator raised oil purity to 98 percent in four weeks, cut floor‑cleaning labor by 40 minutes nightly, and increased the rebate to $0.35 per gallon. The extra income paid for patio fans, staff appreciation meals, and a new lighted menu board.
Protecting Biscayne Bay
- Carbon reduction: 86 tons of CO₂e avoided each year — equivalent to removing 22 SUVs from the MacArthur Causeway commute
- Waste diverted: Oil from about two million fry orders recycled instead of discarded
- Bay protection: Keeps roughly 7,000 gallons of grease out of Biscayne Bay annually
- Local reuse: Processed oil fuels county cleanup boats and street‑sweeping vehicles
Partnerships: Miami Waterkeeper, Surfrider South Beach, FIU Hospitality Green Lab.
Frequently asked questions
- What if the drawbridge is up? Our team monitors traffic conditions and adjusts routes within 15 minutes to ensure the pickup remains on schedule.
- Is the pump noisy? The quiet pump system operates below the city’s nighttime noise restriction.
- Can I pause service in the off‑season? Yes. Service is month‑to‑month; simply text us when you’re ready to resume.
- How do I qualify for the highest rebate? Keep water and food particles below one percent or generate more than 150 gallons weekly.
- What happens during severe weather? A surge crew empties containers within eight hours of an NHC watch to prevent overflow.
- When does the rebate reach my account? Major banks in ZIP 33139 usually post deposits by 3 p.m. the same business day.
- Do you handle used motor oil? No. We collect only food‑grade cooking oil; motor oil must go to the county hazardous‑waste facility.
Service guarantees
- Free pickup in every 33139 alley
- 48‑hour delivery or $0.02 per gallon bonus on the first payment
- On‑time credit — if we are more than 15 minutes late, the next pickup is free
- No‑spill pledge — any accidental spill is cleaned and sanitized at no charge
- Price‑match promise — we will beat any licensed competitor’s written quote by at least $0.01 per gallon
Ready to turn fryer grease into a dependable cash rebate?
Call or text 888‑826‑0201—your new container can be on‑site within 48 hours.