7 Things to Consider When Buying a Grease Trap

7 Things to Consider When Buying a Grease Trap

If you run a commercial food establishment, you certainly know that a grease trap is necessary. A grease trap helps to reduce fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) from entering drains and the sewerage system. In addition, it helps protect a building’s interior and exterior plumbing devices. That said, not all grease traps are created equal. That’s why it can be confusing when you’re first looking into buying a grease trap. This is because there are various things you must consider first. For example, you need to consider, among other things, your cap…

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Greasecycle Named one of the 5000 Fastest Growing Small Businesses in America

Greasecycle Named one of the 5000 Fastest Growing Small Businesses in America

Local Company Greasecycle Named One of Fastest Growing Small Businesses in America NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Greasecycle is No. 3052 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained …

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The Difference Between a Grease Trap and a Grease Interceptor

The Difference Between a Grease Trap and a Grease Interceptor

If you are in the process of setting up a commercial kitchen, one thing is certain: you need either a grease trap or a grease interceptor. Essentially, these two devices work by preventing fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from interfering with other parts of a restaurant's plumbing. Grease Traps vs. Grease Interceptors Grease Traps According to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPS), grease traps are used for low-flow situations. That is, they are designed specifically to work with low water pressure (less than 50 gallons per minute). Usually, restaurant…

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12 Tips for Restaurant Food Waste Reduction

12 Tips for Restaurant Food Waste Reduction

At restaurants, reducing food waste is often a big challenge. However, it’s one that must be addressed especially as operators grapple with the high costs of food. According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, restaurants throw away about 85% of their unused food. This amount of food waste is, needless to say, an unnecessary cost for restaurants. With tight budgets, restaurants need to save money whenever and wherever possible. That’s why in this article, we share 12 tried-and-tested tips for restaurant food waste reduction. Tip #1: Only Buy…

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11 Tips to Control Grease in Your Commercial Kitchen

11 Tips to Control Grease in Your Commercial Kitchen

Grease traps are necessary for a commercial kitchen. Commercial kitchens can be found in mobile food facilities, nursing homes, hotels, churches, hospitals, restaurants, and so on. Grease traps help prevent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from flowing out with wastewater into the sanitary sewer system. While these traps are required in nearly all commercial kitchens, there is much more to controlling FOG. By controlling fats, oils, and grease in your commercial kitchen, you will be able to minimize the possibility of: Enforcement action by local…

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