Grease Connections
Cooking Oil Recycling Near You — Ocean County, NJ
Why shore‑line kitchens rely on Grease Connections
Funnel‑cake stands in Seaside Heights, year‑round diners along Route 37, and late‑night slices in Lakewood all burn through fryer oil faster than inland kitchens. When that oil spills, it cakes on timber planks, washes into storm drains, and threatens Barnegat Bay’s fragile marshes. County fines can top $600 per day if manifests go missing.
Grease Connections drops the right container, sets pickups around tide charts and traffic patterns, and turns every gallon of used cooking oil into low‑carbon fuel—keeping beaches pristine, crews safe, and books in the black.
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“Your crew emptied the tank just after the final coaster shut down—no guest lines delayed and no sand in the hose—and our off‑season rebate now covers our entire fryer‑filter budget.”Eric Gomez, Operations Supervisor — Casino Pier Food Court, Seaside Heights
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Five reasons Ocean County Restaurants switch
| Challenge | Our answer | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weekends quadruple fryer output in Seaside Heights | Extra Sunday pickups triggered by live container sensors | Stops spills before beach crowds arrive |
| One‑way Shore roads jam with tourist traffic | Compact 12‑ft vacuum van fits side streets and angled parking | No blocked lanes, fewer parking tickets |
| Summer staff speaks five languages | Manifests in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Hebrew | Smooth health‑dept walk‑throughs |
| Rising fryer‑oil costs | Rebates start at $0.30 / gal and rise with volume & clarity | Offsets staff overtime and filter costs |
| Hurricane prep & king‑tide flooding | 48‑hour surge pickups before storms | Keeps containers under 60 %—no salt‑water contamination |
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How it Works
Step 1 — Get your service right away
Ring us at 888‑826‑0201, drop a quick voicemail, or hop into live chat with your ZIP code and fryer count. Within 60 minutes, our Ocean County route planner maps you onto the Beach, Bay, or Inland schedule, then emails a plain‑language quote that locks in your per‑gallon rebate and reserves your first pickup window
Step 2 — Pick your perfect container (arrives within 48 hours)
A ServSafe‑certified tech wheels in the container, coaches staff on spill‑free transfers, and links its wireless fill sensor to your dashboard.
A ServSafe‑certified technician wheels a lockable cart down the boardwalk ramp, clips the drip‑free hose into place, and guides staff through a splash‑free transfer. After pumping, the tech scans the cart’s wireless sensor so its fill level appears instantly on the restaurant dashboard. The scene leaves the container neatly positioned beside the fryer, ready for the next rush without a single grain of sand on the deck.
To view more container options and additional information visit our container page.
Step 3 — Turn grease into guaranteed revenue
A CDL‑licensed, TWIC‑cleared driver rolls up at your curbside slot, connects a drip‑free hose, and draws every gallon in under five minutes. Before rolling the hose, the driver wipes the pad with a citrus degreaser, photographs the clean deck for your compliance file, and scans a QR tag so the weight auto‑loads to both the NJDEP portal and your live dashboard. A tri‑lingual PDF manifest lands in your inbox before the truck leaves the block, and ACH hits your bank the next business day—often before breakfast service starts. We run an automatic rebate‑tier review every quarter; if your volume or purity qualifies for a higher rate, the bonus appears on your very next statement.
Service map & daily ZIP routes
| Route | ZIP codes | Days | Time window | Coverage |
| Beach Route | 08742 · 08751 | Mon – Sat | 5:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, Lavallette boardwalks |
| Bay Route | 08753 · 08755 | Tue & Fri | 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Toms River, Silverton, Ortley Beach |
| Inland Route | 08701 · 08724 | Wed & Sat | 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. | Lakewood, Brick Town diners |
Low‑volume snack shacks (< 5 gal/week) may join our shared‑route program and still earn top rebate tiers.
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Calculate Your RebateWhat Local Restaurants Are Saying
★★★★★
“Rebates cover our fryer‑filter bill now, and the van squeezes down Inlet Drive without blocking the tram.”
Logan Price, Owner — Beach Bites
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“The 140‑gal low‑profile container slides under our prep table, letting us empty fryers on the spot—rebate boosts paid for a new clam steamer.”
Irina Volkov, Chef‑Owner
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“Sunday storm pickup kept us under half‑full before Ida—no messy overflow, no public‑works ticket.”
Marcus O’Neill, Facilities Lead
Case study — Toms River Family Diner
Before Grease Connections, the Route 37 diner managed grease with two rusty steel drums that staff rolled 30 yards across a cracked parking lot. Rainwater seeped through loose lids, turning the oil milky and docking their rebate rate. On busy Saturdays the drums splashed over, and two line cooks sprained wrists wrestling them onto a makeshift ramp.
We introduced a 95‑gallon lockable cart fitted with shock‑absorbing wheels and a live fill sensor. The cart glides straight from the kitchen door to the truck—no tilting, no ramp, no injuries. Within the first 30 days, slip incidents dropped to zero, fryer oil stayed rain‑free, and the diner’s rebate leapt from $0.26 to $0.32 per gallon. Better still, inspectors now breeze through with a five‑minute manifest scan instead of sorting soggy paper logs.
Environmental impact & community ties
| Metric (2024) | Result |
| CO₂e avoided | 70 tons — equal to removing 17 SUVs from Route 37 traffic |
| Waste diverted | Oil from 1.3 million fry orders kept out of landfills |
| Bay protection | Blocks 5,200 gal of grease runoff from Barnegat Bay yearly |
| Local use | Recycled oil fuels Ocean County snowplows & beach‑clean tractors |
• Quarterly ESG (environmental, social, governance) report for grant and marketing use
• NJDEP Licensed Grease Hauler #GC‑3471
• 2025 Barnegat Bay Stewardship Award — Ocean County Freeholders
• Partner, Save Barnegat Bay restoration initiative
• Internship host, Ocean County College Environmental Studies Program
Our guarantees
- Always‑free pickup in any Ocean County ZIP
- 48‑hour container delivery or +$0.02 / gal on your first rebate
- 15‑minute punctuality credit—late arrival? next pickup is free
- No‑spill promise—we contain, clean, and document spills at no cost
- Price‑match assurance—we beat any written local quote
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions — Ocean County, NJ
How do I add a new Seaside Heights boardwalk stall to your route?
Share the stand’s seasonal permit number and ZIP 08751 via live chat; we’ll dispatch a technician for measurement and have a container in place within 48 hours.
Can pickups be scheduled around the county 11 p.m. quiet‑hour ordinance?
Yes. Our Inland Route runs 10 p.m.–1 a.m.; for Shore kitchens we arrive before 10:45 p.m. or after 5 a.m. to stay within local noise rules.
Which Ocean County banks receive same‑day ACH?
Provident, OceanFirst, and TD Bank branches in ZIPs 08753, 08724, and 08701 typically show the deposit by 4 p.m. on pickup day; others post next business morning.
Is there a fee for summer‑only kitchens that shut down after Labor Day?
No. Service pauses are free, and your rebate accrual simply resumes when you reopen for the next season.
How is the rebate calculated if our fryer oil contains seafood crumbs?
Oil tested at ≥ 95 % purity earns the base $0.30 / gal rate, while skimmed oil above 98 % purity can earn $0.34 or higher. We supply free crumb screens to help you hit the bonus tier.
What paperwork satisfies the NJDEP and county health inspector?
We email a tri‑lingual PDF manifest immediately after service and store five years of digital records that inspectors can access in under two minutes.
Still have questions?
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Ready to bank cash from used cooking oil?
Leave a message at 888‑826‑0201 or start a live chat—your container can be on site within 48 hours.