Grease Connections
Cooking Oil Recycling Near You — Middlesex County, NJ
Breakfast crowds at Route 1 diners, lunchtime rush at Menlo Park Mall, and late‑night bites around Rutgers University push fryer cycles to the limit. When cooking oil overflows it hardens on loading docks, clogs storm drains, and risks fines of $500 per day from the county health department.
Grease Connections installs the right container, arrives on a predictable schedule, and turns every gallon of used cooking oil into low‑carbon fuel—keeping staff safe and revenue flowing.
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“Pickup happens while the grill is still cooling, and last month our rebates jumped from $310 to $480.” — Samir Patel, General Manager, Edison Diner
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Five big benefits for Middlesex restaurants and food‑service businesses
| Challenge | Our fix | Payoff |
|---|---|---|
| Game‑day surges at SHI Stadium | Extra Saturday‑night pickups triggered by live container sensors | Prevent spills and fines |
| Narrow New Brunswick alleys | Slim 70‑gallon carts roll through 34‑inch doors | No blocked sidewalks or cracked pavers |
| Three‑language kitchens | Digital manifests in English, Spanish, and Mandarin | Zero translation errors during inspections |
| Rising fryer‑oil costs | Rebates start at $0.30 / gal and rise with volume and oil clarity | Offsets fryer maintenance and food costs |
| Seasonal slowdowns | Month‑to‑month agreement—pause or reduce frequency any time | Smooths cash flow in winter months |
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Service map & daily ZIP routes
| Route | ZIP codes | Days | Time window | Key areas |
| North Route | 08817 · 08830 | Mon – Fri | 6:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Edison & Route 1 Tech Corridor |
| Central Route | 08901 · 08854 | Wed & Sat | 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | New Brunswick campus & Piscataway retail strip |
| South Route | 07095 | Tue & Fri | 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. | Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Waterfront |
Smaller cafés producing under five gallons a week can join a shared‑route program and still earn the top per‑gallon rebate.
Quick rebate calculator — find out what your oil is worth
Use the instant calculator below—type in your details and see your rebate estimate immediately. No contracts, no hidden fees.
Calculate Your RebateHow it Works
Step 1 — Get your instant quote
Call 888‑826‑0201, leave a voicemail, or open live chat with your ZIP code and fryer count. A routing specialist emails a written per‑gallon rebate and pickup schedule within one hour.
Step 2 — Choose your perfect container (delivered in 48 hours)
A ServSafe‑certified technician installs the container, trains staff to transfer hot oil safely, and links the wireless level sensor to your dashboard.
| Size | Ideal location | Key feature |
| 55 gal drum | Food trucks on George St. | Snap‑ring lid, fits behind a single fryer |
| 70 gal slim cart | Highland Park cafés | Locking lid, soft wheels for tile floors |
| 95 gal lockable cart | Menlo Park Mall vendors | RFID seal stops theft · fits freight lifts |
| 140 gal low‑profile container | Route 27 diners | Slides under prep tables · hinged top |
| 300 gal outdoor container | South Plainfield commissaries | Steel walls · forklift pockets · rain gasket |
To view more container options and additional information visit our container page.
Step 3 — Convert waste to revenue
On the scheduled day a driver—licensed CDL, DOT, and ServSafe—connects a drip‑free hose, vacuums every gallon in less than five minutes, sanitizes the area, and emails a digital manifest. ACH payment lands the next business day. A rebate‑rate review occurs every quarter to ensure you stay at the highest market tier.
What Local Restaurants Are Saying
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“Our 95‑gallon cart arrived in 48 hours; rebates climbed from $290 to $460 per month.”
Lori Mitchell, Owner, Highland Park Bistro
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“Quarterly grease‑trap cleaning plus oil pickup cut plumbing costs by 18 % and cleared two inspection flags.”
Dev Kumar, Chef‑Owner, North Brunswick Curry House
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“The 70‑gallon slim cart stops spills in our tight alleyway—cleanup time dropped 35 minutes a day.”
Brenda Lopez, Operations Manager, George Street Tacos
Case study — Woodbridge Plaza Food Court
Five food‑court tenants used to juggle two open drums that overflowed every long weekend, splashing hot grease across the loading dock and forcing staff into late‑night mop‑up duty. We replaced that setup with a 140‑gallon low‑profile container equipped with a live fill sensor. Cleanup time now shrinks by 3 hours each week, the rebate rate climbed from $0.28 to $0.42 per gallon thanks to cleaner oil, and health‑department walk‑throughs wrap up in under five minutes.
Environmental impact & community
| Metric (2024) | Result |
| CO₂e avoided | 66 tons — equal to removing 15 SUVs from Route 1 traffic |
| Waste diverted | Oil from 1 million fry orders kept out of landfills |
| Raritan River protection | Prevents 4,000 gal of potential grease runoff from entering the watershed |
| Local use | Recycled oil powers Middlesex snowplows and recycling trucks |
• Quarterly ESG (environmental, social, and governance) report delivered for your sustainability marketing
• NJDEP Licensed Grease Hauler #GC‑3471
• 2024 Middlesex Green Business Excellence Award — County Board of Commissioners
• Sustainability partner, Middlesex Clean Waters Initiative
• Internship host, Rutgers University Sustainability Program
Our guarantees
- Price‑match assurance — we beat any written local quote
- Always‑free pickup — no haul‑away charges, ever, in any Middlesex ZIP code.
- 48‑hour container delivery — or we add $0.02 / gal to your first rebate.
- 15‑minute punctuality credit — late arrival? no problem we will add a little rebate.
- No‑spill promise — we contain, clean, and document any spill at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions — Middlesex County
How do I start service in Edison or Woodbridge?
Call 888‑826‑0201 or open the website’s live chat and leave your ZIP code and fryer count. A routing specialist emails a detailed quote within one business hour and can have a container on-site in 48 hours.
How is my rebate rate calculated and when might it increase?
Rates begin at $0.30 / gal. They rise when weekly volume exceeds 100 gallons or when oil purity stays above 95 % water‑and‑crumb free. We review volumes every quarter and automatically bump your rate if you qualify.
Can you handle a 250‑gallon purge in the South Plainfield industrial park?
Absolutely—our 300‑gallon outdoor container with forklift pockets and a dedicated tanker can clear that load in a single visit, preventing production downtime.
Are pickups really free across Middlesex County?
Yes—whether we’re collecting in New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, or an I‑287 industrial park, Grease Connections never charges haul‑away or disposal fees. All costs are covered by the rebate program.
When will I see funds in my account?
ACH deposits are processed the evening of your pickup and reach most Middlesex County banks the next business day—often before 10 a.m. local time.
How often should grease traps be cleaned, and can you bundle the service?
County guidelines recommend a 90‑day cycle. Bundling grease‑trap cleaning with oil pickup saves 15 % and keeps inspection reports under five minutes, whether your kitchen is in Menlo Park Mall or on College Avenue.
Still have questions?
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Ready to earn from cooking oil instead of paying to dump it?
Leave a message at 888‑826‑0201 or start a live chat now—your container can be on‑site within 48 hours.