Restaurant Grease Pick Up and Disposal Services in Chicago, IL

Foodservice businesses rely on cooking oil for their operations and must follow strict protocols for handling and storing it. Proper disposal of used cooking oil poses a challenge as it requires appropriate storage so it can be collected for recycling purposes. Fortunately, there are dedicated professional services that specialize in collecting used cooking oil to address this issue.

Mahoney Environmental provides restaurant grease pickup and recycling services tailored to the specific needs of restaurants and commercial kitchens in the Chicago, IL area. You can expect your used cooking oil (UCO) to be efficiently collected for any type of commercial kitchen, including bars, restaurants, cafés, hotels, universities, grocery stores, shared kitchens, and ghost kitchens. Our professionals at Mahoney Environmental provide regular pickups of UCO, which helps your kitchen operate more efficiently.

Fryer Oil Disposal and Recycling Services

Cooking oil can be used for multiple fryer cycles until its quality declines. To prevent any negative impacts, it is vital to store the used cooking oil properly in grease tanks for future recycling. By collaborating with trusted recycling specialists such as Mahoney Environmental, you can greatly reduce the risk of hazards like spills, injuries, and environmental damage.

Mahoney Environmental offers effective solutions for fryer oil disposal and recycling. Our professionals can collect your UCO in our trucks at any time and transport the oil to our facility where it can be recycled for use in the production of sustainable products. We tailor our UCO pickup services to the specific needs of your business, and you do not need to be present for our professionals to load the UCO into our trucks. Regular UCO pickups can help you maintain safer working conditions and reduce your frying expenses.

We are licensed by the EPA to provide UCO pickup and recycling services and we can also help foodservice businesses by designing and installing cooking oil handling and storage equipment. The UCO we pick up from your business will be accurately reported and taken to our recycling facility where it can be processed. The recycled UCO is used to produce eco-friendly products including renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

We offer the following with our fryer oil recycling services:

• Used fryer oil pickup
• UCO transport and recycling
• UCO level monitoring
• Cooking oil equipment installation

Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning and Installation

It is crucial for commercial kitchens to prioritize the maintenance and proper functioning of grease traps to prevent the disposal of fats, oil, and grease (FOG) into the drains. Improper disposal not only results in significant damage to plumbing and sewage systems but also poses environmental hazards. Violating city ordinances by draining FOG can result in fines for your business.

Grease traps work by separating FOG from the wastewater with a system of baffles. The FOG is separated from the water and contained within the trap. The buildup of FOG must be regularly cleaned out from the traps, or it could cause blockages that lead to significant problems. If your grease traps are not regularly cleaned and maintained, you may experience the following:

• Kitchen flooding
• Foul odors
• Contamination and health issues
• Expensive remediation services
• Fines
• Business closures

At Mahoney Environmental, we specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for grease trap cleaning and maintenance. Our team of experts is dedicated to ensuring optimal performance by providing thorough cleaning, essential repairs, and customized installation services tailored to meet the needs of commercial kitchens. By choosing our specialized services, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Regular maintenance: We can provide regular maintenance for your grease traps to ensure they are clear and functioning properly.
• Cleaning and repair: We will clean out the collected FOG from the traps and provide repairs as needed.
• Rodding and jetting: Tough clogs can be resolved with our rodding and jetting techniques.
• Detailed inspection reports: We create and provide detailed reports of our work on each visit so that you are updated on the condition of your traps.
• Comprehensive history records: Our detailed inspections help create a documented history of the condition and work done on your traps which helps us anticipate needed maintenance and potential issues.
• 24/7 emergency cleanup services: A problem with your grease traps can be disruptive to your business. We are available 24 hours a day to provide emergency services.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements: Keeping your grease traps clean and in good repair will help prevent fines and business closures by ensuring compliance with local and state laws.

Restaurant Grease Disposal Containers

Ensuring the safe handling and storage of cooking oil in commercial kitchens is crucial. It promotes a safe working environment, minimizing the risk of spills, burns, and injuries. At Mahoney Environmental, we specialize in offering reliable equipment for efficient cooking oil management. Our services are customized to meet your specific needs.

Our wide range of equipment includes portable filter machines and storage containers for hassle-free commercial grease disposal, streamlining the cooking oil handling process. Additionally, we provide installation services for automated systems that enhance both efficiency and safety. Some of the automated cooking oil handling systems we offer and install include:

• Direct Connection Recycler System: This system connects your fryers directly to your storage containers so you can flip a switch or turn a lever to transfer the UCO.
• Indoor System: This system connects your fryers to an indoor UCO storage tank. The UCO must be filtered with a portable filter machine.
• Heated Outdoor Bulk Containers: These UCO storage containers are insulated for outdoor use in any environment and feature filtering screens, UCO-level sensors, and anti-theft locks for security.

We offer the following commercial grease storage containers:

• ClearView 200
• Metro SecureTrack® (MST)
• SecureTrack® (ST)
• MEC-400 Gallon Inside Storage Tank
• MEC-600 Gallon Outside Storage Tank
• Direct Connection® 48
• Direct Connection® 72 w/ CO2 Enclosure

Call Your Chicago Oil Recycler – Mahoney Environmental

Mahoney Environmental is a reliable supplier of UCO solutions for foodservice establishments located in Chicago, IL. We offer a wide range of services, including efficient recycling of fryer oil, thorough maintenance and cleaning of restaurant grease traps, and professional installation of grease disposal containers.

You can call Mahoney Environmental at (800) 893-9392 for more about our used cooking oil services in Chicago, IL, and the surrounding areas.