Newark Used Cooking Oil Recycling Services
Newark’s 1,700 food businesses generate thousands of fryer oil gallons that congeal into “fatbergs” once sewer temperatures drop below 45 °F. According to the city’s Sewer Discharge Control Regulations, grease above 30 mg/L is illegal in any municipal pipe. Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission crews spent more than $3 million clearing FOG blockages statewide in 2024, a third of the emergencies inside Essex County according to Grease Connections’ 2025 compliance guide. Licensed, on time oil recycling is therefore critical for every Newark kitchen.
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Complete Pick Up → Disposal → Biodiesel Loop
Our vacuum sealed A 901 trucks collect your used cooking oil, weigh it, then deliver it two miles down Doremus Avenue to Port Newark’s liquid bulk terminal, the region’s biodiesel staging hub according to an NREL renewable fuel supply chain overview. There the oil is filtered and esterified into renewable diesel, a process that removes all water and food solids according to industry value chain analysis.
Know the Rules: Stay Audit Proof
Newark’s recycling ordinance states the city will not collect commercial fryer oil. Haulers must carry an active A 901 license and NJDEP decals visible on every vehicle according to the state transporter registry. Before a gallon leaves your loading bay, you need a Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission FOG approval number and quarterly manifests that show volumes, dates and destinations according to PVSC Rules and Regulations. PVSC inspection fees for non compliant sites run $90 to $250 per year according to its industrial pretreatment schedule.
Our Four Step Workflow
- Digital sign up captures EIN and PVSC FOG number.
- Container install within 48 hours, no spill kits needed.
- Smart sensor alert at 80% fill triggers routing.
- Contact less pump out emails the PDF manifest and per gallon rebate before the truck leaves.
This sequence matches New Jersey FOG best practice advice, which stresses timely removal and record keeping according to Grease Connections’ compliance briefing and NJDEP’s used oil guidance.
Containers Built for Brick City Kitchens
Indoor basements on Ferry Street differ from Broad Street patios, so we stock four footprint tight containers vetted against urban constraints reported by Grease Connections’ Newark profile. Lid mounted sensors report fill levels every four hours, eliminating guesswork and theft.
| Capacity | Foot print | Ideal User |
|---|---|---|
| 55 gal drum | 23″ Ø × 35″ | Food trucks, cafés |
| 70 gal rolling caddy | 24″ × 32″ | Delis, bakeries |
| 140 gal tank | 30″ × 48″ | Universities, hotels |
| 300 gal stationary | 40″ × 60″ | Arenas, commissaries |
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Ward by Ward Route Cadence
Based on fryer counts in city health permit data, our default schedule is:
| Ward | Neighborhoods | Standard Pick Up* |
|---|---|---|
| East | Ironbound, Dayton | Twice weekly |
| Central | Downtown, University Heights | Twice weekly |
| North | Forest Hill, Broadway | Weekly |
| South | Clinton Hill, Weequahic | Weekly |
| West | Vailsburg, Roseville | Bi weekly |
Environmental & Economic Impact
Each recycled gallon avoids 0.79 kg CO₂ compared with petro diesel according to industry life cycle data. Short in city haulage further cuts emissions and costs according to the NREL port study. Yellow grease averaged $0.42 / gal in 2024, enabling steady restaurant rebates according to Grease Connections’ market snapshot.
Transparent Pricing & Rebates
We never charge collection fees. Industry trackers show Newark kitchens switching from fee based haulers save $700 to $900 a year once rebates start according to Grease Connections’ 2025 cost analysis. Payments adjust quarterly with the Chicago Board of Trade yellow grease index, so you always capture fair value without obscure “market rate” clauses.
Ready to Schedule Grease Pick Up?
Click “Schedule my Free Services” or call (201) 688-7511. We’ll file your PVSC paperwork, drop the right container, and cleanly remove your first load, often within one business day. Keep Newark’s sewers clear, stay audit proof, and turn waste into local renewable fuel.
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