Bistros at Lakeside Village, barbecue joints on South Florida Avenue, and food trucks feeding crowds at Publix Field youth clinics pour out hot fryer oil every day. We collect every drop—free—pay you up to $0.50 per gallon, and refine that grease into clean‑burning biodiesel. Call (305) 204‑5207 anytime; a hurricane‑rated bin can reach your dock before tomorrow’s lunch rush—even if the Polk Parkway snarls or a 3 p.m. thunder‑boomer rolls over Banana Creek.
Why Lakeland Highlands Kitchens Pick Us (99.6 % on‑time in 2025)
Our drivers beat the County Road 540A school queue at dawn, stage vacuum tankers near Lakeland Highlands Road Exit 9, and never miss a pickup when PigFest South or Lake Miriam Food Truck Rally jams the parking lots. Each gallon files automatically to Polk County’s FOG portal, and your rebate climbs with volume—no paperwork. Result: punctual pickups, zero hidden fees, and fatter quarterly checks—backed by our 99.6 % on‑time record.
Testimonials
“Your tanker slipped in before the Lakeland Highlands Rd school zone went active—quarterly rebate hit $594.”
— Erin Wallace, Manager — Village Grill, Lakeside Village
“540A paving trapped FedEx trucks, but your night crew pumped at 12:30 a.m. The $0.48/gal payout funded new patio heaters.”
— Greg Bowen, Owner — Southside Smoke Co., South Florida Ave
Local Challenges & Custom Solutions
| Highlands Headache | Our Fix | What You Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Polk Pkwy Exit 9 backups | Pre‑sunrise routing + Crews Lake detour | On‑time guarantee |
| School zone slowdowns | Tanker staging at Lake Miriam Dr spur | No delay surcharges |
| Afternoon lightning | Gasketed lids & 316‑SS hardware | No spills; 98 % purity |
| PigFest & rally surges | Dedicated 10 p.m.–2 a.m. tanker loop | No overflow fines |
| Phosphate dust corrosion | 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 | Parkway‑traffic‑aware routes (Mon–Sat) | FREE |
| Event/surge pickup | Extra tankers for PigFest South & rallies | FREE |
| Compliance documentation | Polk e‑manifests auto‑filed—no city paperwork | FREE |
| ESG impact reporting | Christina & Banana Creek metrics | FREE |
| Staff refresher training | On‑site at Lakeside, Highlands City & 540A | FREE |
| Quarterly pressure‑wash | Phosphate‑safe citrus wash; mats reclaimed curb‑side | FREE |
Emergency spill response 24/7—avg arrival 45 min. All collections fuel our used cooking oil recycling stream—zero waste, maximum rebate.
Collection Schedule
| Zone | ZIP | Days | Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village & S Fla Ave | 33813 | Mon & Thu | 5–7 a.m. |
| County Rd 540A Corridor | 33812 | Tue & Fri | 5–7 a.m. |
| Highlands City & Hwy 98 S | 33813 | Wed | 6–8 a.m. |
| Polk Pkwy Exit 9/Crews Lake | 33811 | Mon & Sat | 6–8 a.m. |
| Christina & Medulla Rd | 33811 | Thu | 5:30–7:30 a.m. |
| Event Surge | 33811‑33813 | As needed | 10 p.m.–2 a.m. |
Step‑by‑Step Pickup Workflow
- Same‑Day Walk‑Through — ServSafe tech measures fryers, selects a bin, and trains cooks on splash‑free pours.
- Bin Delivery — Hurricane‑rated container arrives within 24 h; geo‑tag photo confirms placement.
- On‑Site Pump & Scan — Vacuum hose empties bin curb‑side; fresh QR‑tagged cart rolls in; sensor uploads volume.
- Digital Docs — Polk manifest & ESG impact PDF auto‑email by EOD.
- Rebate Paid — ACH lands in your Publix Employees FCU account within 15 days—tiered up to $0.50/gal.
Bin Menu & Specs
| Capacity | Footprint (L × W) | Height | Empty Wt. | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 gal | 36″ × 24″ | 32″ | 60 lb | Food trucks at Food Truck Rally |
| 70 gal | 42″ × 28″ | 38″ | 75 lb | Lakeside cafés |
| 95 gal | 48″ × 29″ | 42″ | 96 lb | Poolside resort grills |
| 140 gal | 52″ × 31″ | 45″ | 120 lb | School cafeteria kitchens |
| 240 gal | 60″ × 34″ | 50″ | 160 lb | PigFest catering hubs |
| 300 gal | 72″ × 40″ | 52″ | 185 lb | High‑volume US‑98 venues |
All bins include locking lids, anti‑tip frames & reflective tape for 4 a.m. pickups.
2025 Environmental Impact — Lakeland Highlands, FL
- 81,900 gal recycled — fuels 120 garbage trucks for a week.
- ≈195 cars off Polk Pkwy — ~650 t CO₂e kept from ridge‑top air.
- 78 % cleaner exhaust — equal to scrapping 700 lawn mowers.
- Christina Creek safeguarded — fewer grease slicks, healthier bass beds.
- EPA RFS2 credits — every gallon issues a RIN toward renewable‑fuel targets.
Ready to Turn Grease into Highlands Revenue?
- Call or Text 24/7: (305) 204‑5207 — say “HIGHLANDS” to book your free walk‑through.
- 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 thunder‑boomer.
Stop wrangling buckets—let Lakeland Highlands’ local crew handle the oil, pay you for it, and keep Christina Creek crystal‑clear.