Used Cooking Oil Pickup and Recycling in Chicago, IL

Cooking oil plays a crucial role in professional kitchens to keep their operations seamless. To optimize efficiency, foodservice businesses should establish structured protocols for managing cooking oil throughout its lifecycle. This includes proper handling, from the initial delivery of fresh oil to its storage after use. By implementing effective cooking oil handling and storage procedures, businesses can foster a safe work environment and enhance overall productivity. For reliable expertise in cooking oil handling and storage, consider working with Mahoney Environmental.

Mahoney Environmental provides used cooking oil pickup and recycling services to help foodservice businesses in Chicago, IL, and the surrounding areas. We offer tailored solutions for all types of foodservice establishments including restaurants, cafés, bars, grocery stores, hotels, universities, shared kitchens, and ghost kitchens. Our professionals will arrive for scheduled UCO pickups and transport it to our facility where it will be recycled and used to create sustainable products.

Waste Cooking Oil Collection and Recycling Services

Efficiently handling and storing cooking oil is paramount throughout its lifecycle. It is crucial to properly store used cooking oil and have a professional regularly collect it. Regular pickups not only prevent accidents and theft but also promote a safe and productive kitchen environment. Mahoney Environmental offers dependable services for the collection and eco-friendly processing of used cooking oil, ensuring your storage tank never reaches its limit.

We tailor our UCO pickup services to your needs to ensure convenient and efficient pickups. Our professionals will load the UCO from your storage containers directly into our trucks, so it’s safely transported to our recycling facility. We will work with you to understand your needs when it comes to UCO pickup and storage and create a schedule that works best. You can reduce your frying costs and maintain a safe working environment with our regular UCO pickup services.

Mahoney Environmental is an industry leader and EPA-licensed oil recycler that provides solutions for UCO pickup and recycling as well as cooking oil handling and storage equipment. We can design and install cooking oil handling equipment that streamlines the storage process and helps create a more efficient working environment. The UCO we collect is recycled and used to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and other products.

We offer the following with our cooking oil collection and recycling services:

• Equipment for cooking oil handling and storage
• UCO level monitoring
• Used cooking oil pickup
• Used cooking oil recycling

Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning and Installation Services

Grease traps are an important feature for commercial kitchens because they help prevent fats, oil, and grease (FOG) from being drained into the sewer system. If these materials are washed down the drain, they can damage the sewer system and harm the natural environment. Failure to adhere to local regulations prohibiting the disposal of FOG down the drain can lead to penalties for your business including fines and closure.

Grease traps use a sequence of baffles to separate and confine FOG within the trap, preventing it from entering the drainage system. However, as the traps accumulate a buildup of oil and grease, the risk of obstructions rises, necessitating regular cleaning for performance and efficiency. By incorporating reliable grease trap solutions into your commercial kitchen, you can ensure the longevity of your sewer system and comply with regulations.

The following issues may affect your kitchen if you do not regularly clean and maintain your grease traps:

• Bad odors
• Kitchen flooding
• Expensive remediation services
• Contamination and health issues
• Fines
• Business closure

Mahoney Environmental offers the following grease trap cleaning and maintenance services for commercial kitchens:

• Regular maintenance: We provide regular maintenance for your grease traps to remove FOG buildup and provide necessary repairs.
• Cleaning and repair: We can clean your grease traps and repair any issues that arise.
• Rodding and jetting: If there is a clog in your grease traps, we can remove the clog using rodding and jetting techniques.
• Detailed inspection records: We keep detailed records of all the work done on your grease traps.
• Historical documentation: The records we keep give us a complete history of your grease traps which helps us anticipate and address potential issues and maintenance needs.
• 24/7 emergency cleaning: We can respond to emergencies with your grease traps 24 hours a day.
• Compliance with local and state regulations: Keeping your grease traps functional will prevent FOG from washing down the drain and keep you in compliance with local and state regulations.

Commercial Used Cooking Oil Containers and Automated Systems

Effective management and proper handling of cooking oil are of utmost importance before, during, and after its usage. Improper handling can result in spills, leading to burns and injuries. Hence, it is critical for commercial kitchens to establish a dependable system for the secure transfer of used cooking oil from the fryers to storage containers.

At Mahoney Environmental, we provide design and installation services for cutting-edge equipment specifically designed for the handling and transfer of cooking oil. Our state-of-the-art automated systems ensure both safety and convenience throughout the entire transfer process by eliminating direct contact with the oil. We provide a range of automated cooking oil systems that cater to different needs:

• Direct Connection: We can connect your fryers directly to your UCO storage container with our Direct Connection Recycler System. You can easily transfer the UCO to the storage container by turning a lever or flipping a switch.
• Indoor system: Our indoor system consists of an indoor storage tank that connects to your fryers. You must use a portable filter machine to filter the UCO.
• Heated Outdoor Bulk Container: Our heated outdoor bulk containers are insulated for outdoor use and have a built-in UCO filter screen, level sensor, and anti-theft locks.

Call Your Chicago Oil Recycler – Mahoney Environmental

Mahoney Environmental offers expert UCO-related services to foodservice establishments in the Chicago, IL area. We specialize in eco-friendly recycling of fryer oil, professional cleaning and upkeep of restaurant grease traps, and expert installation of grease disposal containers.

You can call Mahoney Environmental at (800) 892-9392 for more information about how we can help your business.