Grease Connections
Cooking Oil Recycling Near You: Services for Bergen County Restaurants & Food‑Service Operators
From the crackle of Korean wings on Broad Ave in Palisades Park to pre‑mall‑rush breakfast platters off Route 4, Bergen‑County kitchens either pay to dump fryer oil—or get paid for it. Grease Connections rolls in a lockable container, links it to a real‑time tracking system, and starts direct‑depositing cash before your next FOG inspection.
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“We used to chase our old provider; now cash lands automatically, and the container’s emptied before we unlock the door. Zero friction.” — Marco, Taco Haus, Paramus NJ
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Turn Your Bergen County Kitchen’s Waste Into Revenue
Heavy volumes of oil and grease are a serious problem along high‑traffic corridors like Route 17 and Garden State Plaza service roads. Fryer runoff can clog storm drains, foul drinking water, and trigger steep county fines. Nor’easter downpours magnify the risk—any spilled fat hardens and blocks drainage after a cold snap.
Grease Connections flips the script with turnkey cooking oil recycling Bergen County operators trust. We park a size‑matched tank, set regular intervals synced to your rushes, and collect every drop of used cooking oil. You see a line item in the NJDEP portal, an ACH deposit in the bank, and a safer kitchen floor.
Each recycled gallon becomes low‑carbon renewable diesel now fueling county snow‑plow and recycling fleets—cutting up to 86 % of CO₂ versus diesel while keeping winter roads clear.
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Why Bergen County Kitchens Choose Grease Connections
Regulatory Compliance
Our digital manifest syncs with the Bergen County Code of Ordinances and the NJDEP portal. Miss a pickup and fines run $500 per day. View our license #GC‑3471. Transparency keeps inspectors and accountants happy.
Learn more: See the Bergen County Code ordinances and the NJDEP Grease Hauler Program for full requirements.
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Oil Collection Routes & Daily Pickup ZIPs
07601 • 07652 • 07631 • 07666 • 07024
Garden State Plaza ↠ Hackensack University Medical Center ↠ Route 4 Diner Row ↠ Fort Lee Bridge District
Regulatory Fit
License GC‑3471 plus auto‑synced manifests speed inspections under five minutes.
Space‑Saving Containers
Slim storage scoots past tight cooklines in Downtown Hackensack, keeping aisles clear before lunch rush.
Weather‑Proof Routing
When snow is forecast, request an additional pickup to ensure containers never exceed safe capacity.
Route Density
Daily trucks circle Paramus, Fort Lee, and Englewood—so no kitchen waits.
48‑Hour Tank Delivery
Lockable container installed at your kitchen within two business days, so revenue starts fast.
Transparent Payouts
One‑page statements list every gallon and rate; funds post automatically each cycle.
No Hidden Fees or Contracts
Month‑to‑month service; pause or cancel anytime, zero penalties.
Restauraunt and commercial business
We proudly serve over 1400 accounts across the United States.
Used Cooking Oil Container Options Built for North‑Jersey Layouts
| Container Type | Perfect For | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| 55‑gal drum | Food trucks on Fort Lee Rd | Fits behind a single fryer |
| 95‑gal wheeled cart | Paramus cafés | Rolls through 36 in. doors |
| 140‑gal low‑profile | Mall food courts | 29 in. depth saves floor |
| 240‑gal lockable box | College cafeterias | Heavy lid stops leaks |
| 300‑gal outdoor tank | Large buffets | Corrosion‑proof steel |
A Smoked Maple BBQ upgrade to the 95‑gal cart cut mop time 32 % and banked $1,480 last quarter.
Full‑Service Grease Management
*We do not handle motor oil or used motor oil. For safe oil disposal, we direct customers to county depots.
Used Cooking‑Oil Pickup
Our used cooking oil trucks empty the container in under five minutes and log volumes to the portal. Pickups run at regular intervals timed around Route 4 traffic peaks, keeping floors safe.
Used Cooking‑Oil Recycling & Biodiesel
Collected used oil heads to our refinery, where it’s filtered and refined into low‑carbon fuel powering county snow plows and vans.
Grease Disposal & Bulk Hauling
Deep‑clean days? We haul fryer grease or kitchen fats safely, reducing leaks on loading docks and avoiding shutdowns before shopping‑season weekends.
Grease Trap Pump‑Out & Line Jetting
Our combo unit vacuums traps, jets lines, and meets every FOG compliance in Bergen County—protecting drains and plumbing equipment.
Emergency Overflow & Spill Response
Oil overflow on the cookline or dock? Our crew arrives within an hour to contain, filter, and dispose—minimizing ground harm, preventing slips, and cutting downtime.
How It Works
Cooking Oil Collection Frequency & Volume:
During onboarding, choose weekly, bi‑weekly, or monthly cooking oil collection. Route 17 gridlock? Call dispatch; we’ll reroute an extra pickup the same day—no penalties or hidden fees.
Getting Started
Call, text, or send a kitchen photo. A routing specialist sizes your container, emails a month‑to‑month agreement, and schedules delivery—often within 48 hours.
Service & Compliance
A licensed driver positions the tank, attaches the tracking sensor, and logs the first weight. Each pickup auto‑syncs to the county portal, satisfying local NJ ordinances. Routine maintenance checks keep hinges tight and gauges precise.
Payouts & Reporting
We total your used cooking oil gallons, add purity bonuses, and issue ACH or check the first business day. A single‑page statement drops into your inbox.
Payment Structure
Used cooking oil starts at $0.30 per gallon, climbs higher at 500 gal and even more at 1,000. The amount ranges wildly depending on volume and quality, if you wish to learn more, see the market.
Local Insight – Holiday Mall Rush & How We Keep Paramus Kitchens Clean
Black‑Friday traffic at Garden State Plaza can triple fryer cycles before noon. We stage an extra truck at Route 17 and Midland Ave, each with 300‑gal vacuum capacity. Sensors flag fill levels every 30 minutes, triggering a 1‑hour spill‑response if thresholds tip. This surge plan prevents hot‑oil overflows and lets staff serve shoppers.
Service Areas We Cover in Bergen County
Grease Connections collects used cooking oil twice every day throughout Bergen County. We serve a wide range of businesses, from rooftop Korean barbecue restaurants near the George Washington Bridge to warehouse cafeterias along Route 17 in Mahwah. Select a corridor below to view pickup schedules, rebate rates, and local compliance guidance.
Saddle River & Ramap Private estates and farm-to-table venues prefer discreet outdoor containers and weekly pickup schedules. All service agreements remain month to month, giving chefs the flexibility to adjust service frequency as seasonal demand changes.
Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus, Fair Lawn – Route 4 Central
Food courts, shopping centres, and hospitals in this corridor generate as much as 1,200 gal per week of used cooking oil. We schedule Sunday-evening collections to comply with Bergen County’s retail-closure laws. Rebates of $0.31–$0.35 per gal are deposited by direct bank transfer on the next business day, helping kitchens turn waste into predictable revenue.
Ridgewood, Mahwah, Ramsey, Wyckoff –Northwest Ridge Line
Distribution centers along Route 17 operate around the clock, which makes daytime service impractical. Our 300 gal outdoor container paired with midnight pickups keep loading docks clear and allow clients to earn rebates of up to $0.34 per gal without interrupting freight schedules.
Fort Lee, Edgewater, Palisades Park – Gold Coast & George Washington Bridge
High-rise kitchens rely on 95 gal low-profile carts that fit commercial lifts. We collect between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to avoid elevator scheduling conflicts. Bilingual technicians issue digital service manifests that satisfy condominium loading-dock requirements and local health-department rules.
East Rutherford, Carlstadt, Lyndhurst – Meadowlands Corridor
Stadium events at MetLife and weekend crowds at American Dream can increase fryer-oil volume by 40 percent. We position containers before each event and run midnight pickups to prevent overflow, ensuring kitchens remain safe and compliant during peak periods.
Montvale, Westwood, Hillsdale – Pascack Valley
Historic downtown streets in the Pascack Valley favour narrow 95 gal wheeled carts that manoeuvre easily through back-alley doors. Kitchens that filter food particles typically earn an average rebate of $0.32 per gal thanks to higher-purity oil.
Alpine, Closter, Demarest, Norwood – Northern Valley
Country-club caterers experience seasonal spikes during weddings and corporate retreats. Our 140 gal low-profile tanks fit behind banquet-hall service doors and include sensors that feed usage data directly to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection compliance logs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking Oil Recycling in Bergen County FAQs
Do you collect after late mall hours?
Absolutely—overflow crews run until 2 a.m., ensuring no container exceeds safe capacity. We coordinate with mall management to access loading docks and reset fill sensors before morning prep.
Can you service vendors near George Washington Bridge on short notice?
Yes. Our narrow carts fit service elevators, and our evening route already stages a truck in Fort Lee, so short‑notice pickups take place within two hours of request.
What purity targets unlock the bonus?
Under 5 % water or breading—our funnel screens help you hit it every time, and we supply free mesh filters that extend your fryer‑oil life.
Which container size fits a single 35‑lb fryer?
The 55‑gal drum—ideal for one 35‑lb fryer and two weeks of output for most cafés. If volume rises, we swap in a 95‑gal cart in under five minutes with no paperwork.
Is grease‑trap cleaning documentation required in Bergen County?
Yes; we upload each report to the county portal automatically and archive digital copies for five years to meet record‑retention rules.
Can food trucks along Route 4 sign month‑to‑month?
Yes—mobile vendors sign a simple service agreement; no hidden fees or long‑term contracts. Route 4 operators can also request Saturday pickups during festival weeks.
Still have questions?
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Message us today for a cooking oil pick‑up Bergen County plan. We review your layout, recommend storage, and schedule first pickup—all within 48 hours.