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GreasePros Recycling LLC, a licensed used cooking oil hauler registered with the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT #4136566), collects used cooking oil from restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, and food processors across Florida in a documented five-step process that generates a signed service manifest at every pickup, keeps food businesses compliant with Florida Statute § 403.0741 and Miami-Dade Ordinance No. 18-22, and converts collected oil into biodiesel and renewable diesel at certified Florida processing facilities.
Every food service establishment in Florida must use a licensed grease waste hauler and retain signed service manifests for one year under Florida Statute § 403.0741.
GreasePros Recycling handles every step in that chain — from the first call through final disposal documentation — so your kitchen stays inspection-ready year-round. Contact GreasePros today to start the process the same day.
GreasePros Recycling LLC completes used cooking oil collection in five documented steps: intake and account setup, container delivery and installation, oil storage by the food business, scheduled pickup and manifest creation, and recycling at a certified disposal facility.
Each step produces a specific document, involves a named responsible party, and results in a measurable environmental or compliance outcome.
What happens: A food service business contacts GreasePros Recycling by phone at (786) 655-7070 or through the online contact form. A GreasePros Recycling representative assesses the business’s oil output volume, kitchen configuration, and pickup frequency requirements during an initial consultation.
Account setup and service agreements are completed on the same business day for most Florida locations.
Who does it: The business owner or kitchen manager initiates contact. A GreasePros Recycling account representative conducts the intake assessment and prepares the service agreement.
Documentation created: A signed service agreement confirming collection frequency, container size, service address, and hauler authorization. This agreement establishes the business as an originator under Florida Statute § 403.0741, which requires every food service establishment to hold a documented contract with a licensed hauler.
Environmental outcome: Establishing a licensed hauler contract prevents the business from operating outside the legal grease-waste framework — a status that, if unaddressed, contributes to sewer blockages, FOG discharge into Florida waterways, and penalties that follow.
What happens: GreasePros Recycling delivers a free grease storage container sized to match the business’s oil output and kitchen footprint. The company installs the container in the designated storage area and confirms that it meets the grease storage compliance requirements of Miami-Dade Ordinance No. 18-22, Section 24-42.6 — specifically, that the container has a lockable lid, sits on a stable surface, and does not pose a spill or overflow risk.
Who does it: A GreasePros Recycling technician delivers and positions the container. The kitchen manager or owner confirms placement and receives a brief orientation on proper oil transfer procedures.
The table below matches container type to kitchen output and typical use case.
Container | Capacity | Best For |
Under-counter tank | 35 gallons (29″×23″×33″) | Tight indoor kitchens, cafés, juice bars |
55-gallon drum | 55 gallons | Food trucks, small cafés, moderate-output kitchens |
140-gallon wheeled | 140 gallons | Mid-sized restaurants, 200–400 covers daily |
240-gallon outdoor | 240 gallons | Hotels, high-volume venues, 500+ meals daily |
Documentation created: Container delivery confirmation noting container size, serial identification, placement location, and installation date. Businesses operating in Miami-Dade County add this record to their Section 24-42.6 compliance file as evidence of a compliant grease storage area setup.
Environmental outcome: A properly sized, lockable container prevents UCO from being stored in open or unsecured vessels — the single most common source of spill violations, pavement contamination, and FOG discharge into stormwater systems under Miami-Dade DERM enforcement.
What happens: Kitchen staff transfer used cooking oil from fryers and cooking equipment into the GreasePros Recycling container between scheduled pickups. Oil must be cooled before transfer to prevent damage to the container.
Staff keep the container lid locked between transfers to prevent theft, contamination, and unauthorized access — all of which constitute violations under Section 24-42.6 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
Who does it: Kitchen staff manage daily oil transfers. The kitchen manager monitors container fill level and contacts GreasePros Recycling at (786) 655-7070 if the container approaches capacity before the scheduled pickup date.
Documentation created: No formal manifest is generated at this step. Businesses with Miami-Dade GDO permits should maintain a dated internal log of container fill levels as supporting documentation for the 25% Rule compliance record required under Section 24-42.6.
Environmental outcome: Properly stored UCO stays out of drains, grease traps, and stormwater systems between pickups. Every gallon contained at this step is a gallon diverted from sewer blockages and environmental discharge events that Miami-Dade DERM enforces against.
What happens: A GreasePros Recycling driver arrives at the scheduled time, pumps the used cooking oil from the storage container into a licensed transport vehicle, inspects the container condition, and completes a service manifest on-site.
The driver and the business representative both sign the manifest before the vehicle departs. The driver leaves a signed copy with the business and delivers a completed copy to the originator within 30 days of disposal, as required by Florida Statute § 403.0741(3)(d).
Who does it: The GreasePros Recycling driver conducts the pump-out and completes the manifest. The business owner or designated kitchen manager co-signs the manifest at the point of service.
Documentation created: A signed service manifest meeting the full requirements of Florida Statute § 403.0741, containing: originator name, address, and phone number; hauler name, address, and phone number; disposal facility name, address, and phone number; interceptor condition at time of service; confirmation that no graywater was returned to the container; and the volume of grease waste removed.
Miami-Dade businesses additionally receive documentation supporting their electronic pump-out report submission to the Miami-Dade FOG portal under Ordinance No. 18-22.
Environmental outcome: Each completed and filed manifest creates a traceable chain of custody from kitchen to disposal facility, preventing the illegal dumping that contaminates Florida waterways and triggers the minimum $2,500 first-offense fine under § 403.0741(5)(a)3. Every pickup also reduces the load on municipal grease interceptors and sewer infrastructure.
What happens: GreasePros Recycling transports the collected used cooking oil in a licensed, DOT-registered vehicle to a certified Florida disposal or processing facility.
At the facility, operators weigh and log incoming oil, complete the hauler section of the service manifest, and process the UCO into feedstock for biodiesel, renewable diesel, or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production via transesterification. The disposal facility operator signs the completed manifest, verifying the volume and destination.
Who does it: The GreasePros Recycling driver completes the transport leg. Certified disposal facility operators receive, log, and process the incoming oil. All parties sign the completed manifest, which the hauler provides to the originator within 30 days, in accordance with Florida Statute § 403.0741(3)(d).
Documentation created: The fully completed three-party service manifest — signed by the originator, hauler, and disposal facility operator — constitutes the final compliance record.
Businesses must retain this document on-site for one year under § 403.0741(3)(e) and for three years under Miami-Dade County Code Section 24-42.6. GreasePros Recycling retains a duplicate copy for the same periods.
Environmental outcome: Used cooking oil processed through transesterification produces biodiesel and renewable diesel that generate significantly fewer lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum diesel, keeping Florida restaurant grease waste out of landfills, waterways, and illegal dump sites.
The power of recycled cooking oil to fuel renewable energy applications is the direct downstream result of every compliant collection this process generates.
The table below shows the typical timeline for a new GreasePros Recycling account from initial contact through the first completed pickup and manifest.
Stage | Who Acts | Typical Timeframe | Document Produced |
Initial contact and volume assessment | Business + GreasePros representative | Day 1 — same business day | Service agreement |
Container delivery and installation | GreasePros technician | Day 1–2 for most Florida service areas | Container delivery confirmation |
First oil transfer by kitchen staff | Kitchen staff | Begins immediately after installation | Internal fill log (recommended) |
First scheduled pickup | GreasePros driver | Within agreed service interval — weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly | Signed service manifest |
Manifest delivered to originator | GreasePros driver | Within 30 days of disposal per § 403.0741 | Completed three-party manifest |
Miami-Dade FOG portal submission | Business (supported by GreasePros) | Within the required window after each pickup | Electronic pump-out report |
Manifest retention period begins | Business + GreasePros | Immediately on receipt | 1-year retention per § 403.0741; 3-year retention per § 24-42.6 |
Businesses in Miami-Dade County with an active GDO permit should confirm with their GreasePros Recycling account representative that the first pickup date aligns with their existing interceptor pump-out schedule and the 25% Rule threshold under Section 24-42.6. For emergency oil retrieval needs outside the scheduled service window, GreasePros Recycling responds same day at (786) 655-7070.
GreasePros Recycling LLC builds the documentation chain Florida and Miami-Dade regulations require at every stage of the collection process, so food service businesses do not need to manage compliance paperwork independently.
The service agreement establishes the licensed hauler contract required by § 403.0741. The container delivery establishes compliant grease storage in accordance with Section 24-42.6.
The signed pickup manifest satisfies both the state service manifest requirement and the Miami-Dade FOG portal reporting requirement. The three-year manifest retention record supports GDO permit renewals.
Restaurants with questions about interceptor scheduling, FOG portal submissions, or DERM inspection preparation can review the Miami-Dade FOG and GDO compliance guide for detailed regulatory guidance, or the Avoiding FOG violations resource for interceptor maintenance schedules.
The used-oil pickup page covers container options and service-area details for businesses outside Miami-Dade.
For questions about commercial used cooking oil safety during storage and transfer, the company’s blog covers handling protocols.
How long does it take to get started with GreasePros Recycling?
GreasePros Recycling LLC completes account setup and service agreements on the same business day for most Florida locations. Container delivery typically occurs within one to two business days in established service areas. Call (786) 655-7070 or use the contact form to confirm the timeline for your specific address.
What documentation does GreasePros Recycling provide at each pickup?
GreasePros Recycling generates a signed service manifest at every pickup meeting the full requirements of Florida Statute § 403.0741. The manifest identifies the originator, hauler, and disposal facility; confirms the volume removed; and verifies no graywater was returned. A completed copy is delivered to the business within 30 days of disposal.
Does the GreasePros Recycling process satisfy Miami-Dade GDO permit requirements?
GreasePros Recycling operates as a DERM-permitted liquid waste transporter under Miami-Dade Ordinance No. 18-22. Every pickup generates the manifest and electronic reporting documentation required for GDO permit renewal under Section 24-42.6 of the Miami-Dade County Code. The company supports FOG portal submission for each service event.
How often will GreasePros Recycling pick up used cooking oil?
Pickup frequency is agreed upon at account setup based on the kitchen’s output volume. High-volume operations typically schedule weekly collection, mid-sized restaurants schedule bi-weekly pickups, and lower-volume kitchens schedule monthly service. Miami-Dade businesses must ensure that pickup frequency does not cause containers to reach the 25% Rule threshold under Section 24-42.6.
What happens to the used cooking oil after GreasePros Recycling collects it?
GreasePros Recycling transports collected oil to certified Florida disposal facilities where it is processed into feedstock for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel production. The transesterification process converts the oil into fuel that generates significantly fewer lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum diesel.
Does GreasePros Recycling charge for containers or pickup service?
GreasePros Recycling provides free containers in four sizes — 35-gallon under-counter tanks, 55-gallon drums, 140-gallon wheeled units, and 240-gallon outdoor containers. Service pricing depends on oil volume, pickup frequency, and location. Call (786) 655-7070 for a same-day quote.
What if the container fills before the scheduled pickup date?
Kitchen managers should call GreasePros Recycling at (786) 655-7070 immediately if the container approaches capacity before the scheduled pickup date. The company offers same-day emergency retrieval for overflow situations. Miami-Dade businesses must avoid exceeding the 25% interceptor capacity threshold — an overflow event before the scheduled date does not relieve the compliance obligation.
Is GreasePros Recycling licensed to operate in all Florida counties?
GreasePros Recycling LLC operates under Florida DOT #4136566 and holds DERM permits for all 34 incorporated municipalities in Miami-Dade County. The company serves food service businesses across Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Brevard, Orange, and Volusia counties. Call (786) 655-7070 to confirm service availability at your address.
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Founded with a vision to revolutionize the used cooking oil recycling industry, GreasePros Recycling has established itself as a trusted and leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions. With over 20 years of experience, our dedicated team brings extensive expertise and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
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