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“Who Offers Both Features?”
Only a handful of used cooking oil collection companies serving Florida combine app based pickup requests and automatic digital manifests. Grease Connections offers on demand scheduling through its customer dashboard, emails a signed EPA Part 279 manifest the moment the driver scans your tank, and can layer optional RFID volume sensors for live theft alerts.
National automated systems and two multi state recyclers provide similar portals, but pickup windows may stretch to 72 hours outside metro hubs. Florida QSR chains needing same day service and audit ready paperwork usually choose a regional specialist that already holds FDEP permits and Georgia EPD/NJ A 901 credentials for cross state units.
Why Real Time Scheduling & Digital Manifests Matter
A fryer can fill a 300 lb tank in four days; if the truck is late, hot grease overflows and FOG fines start at $2,000 per day in Florida. Real time pickup apps let managers request service the moment the level hits 80%, eliminating emergency calls. Digital manifests close the compliance loop: inspectors want EPA 279 data plus state rule numbers on file, and electronic PDFs satisfy that requirement instantly. Because Georgia’s Rule 391 3 6 .24 and New Jersey’s A 901 “dirty dirt” amendments tie transporter licenses to manifest accuracy, automated paperwork isn’t a perk, it’s survival.
Feature Snapshot: Who Delivers What?
| Service Type* | Real Time App Request | Instant PDF Manifest | Live Tank Data | Theft Alerts | Coverage (FL hubs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grease Connections | Yes (web & mobile) | Yes | RFID add on | Chip + GPS | Miami, Orlando, Tampa |
| National Automated Provider | Yes (portal) | Yes | Limited | Optional | Jacksonville, Panhandle |
| Full Service Recycler | One touch button | EcoSystem™ reports | No | — | Select metros |
| Data Optimized Carrier | Predictive routing | Batch email | Level sensor | Valve lock | South FL |
How Grease Connections Stands Out
Our Florida depots roll same day for 80% of app requests, verified by a timestamped scan that drops a manifest in your inbox before the driver leaves. The same dashboard houses three years of records, exactly the retention window inspectors cite in New Jersey’s updated CPCN report. RFID equipped containers flag any unexplained 10% drop and text the GM within five minutes, a theft prevention spec borrowed from industrial IoT sensors. And because we already service neighboring Georgia and New Jersey, multi state brands sign one master agreement instead of juggling three vendors.
Rolling Out to 15 Locations: Five Day Plan
- Day 1 – Volume Audit: Upload last month’s fry oil invoices; the portal projects tank sizes and rebate rates.
- Day 2 – Equipment Drop: A DEP licensed tech installs double walled tanks that meet Florida secondary containment rules.
- Day 3 – App Onboarding: Store managers get a 20 minute remote walkthrough; backup phone scheduling stays active.
- Day 4 – Test Pickup: The first load triggers a manifest and payment preview so accounting can map GL codes.
- Day 5 – Go Live: Dashboard links feed directly into your ESG software with no spreadsheets, ever.
Compliance Cheat Sheet
| State | Key Rule | Manifest Retention | Unique Twist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | F.A.C. 62 710 & 403.0741 | 3 yrs | Containers must be double walled or on impermeable pad |
| Georgia | Rule 391 3 6 .24 | 3 yrs | Transporter must keep FOG logs on truck for spot checks |
| New Jersey | A 901 “Class D” | 3 yrs | Digital signatures now accepted on all grease manifests |
Tech Deep Dive: RFID, Apps & Theft Prevention
Used oil theft jumped 30% last year, averaging $1.50 per gallon in lost rebate value, so sensors now sit inside the tank lid. Radar measures fill level; RFID tags link that reading to your store ID; GPS pings if the bin moves outside the geofence. Grease Connections integrates those readings into its web dashboard so one login shows tank level, next pickup ETA, and manifest history. Competitors offer partial versions: some show level but not theft alerts, others schedule but log manifests weekly.
Next Steps
Tap “Check My ZIP” above to confirm coverage, then request your free volume audit. After signup, we’ll link each store’s profile to its nearest hub (Miami, Orlando, or Tampa) and handle cross state permits for Georgia and New Jersey expansion. For city specific details, visit our Miami used cooking oil page. Expect your first rebate in the next pay cycle.
FAQ in a Hurry
How fast can I get a truck during a holiday rush? Under 12 hours in core Florida metros thanks to app based dispatch.
Will the manifest satisfy county health inspectors? Yes, each PDF lists EPA 279 data plus the specific county code, mirroring examples in our NJ grease manifest guide.
What if we expand into Savannah next quarter? Your portal already covers Georgia EPD paperwork, so only tank sizing changes.
