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Typically, a vendor will supply a grease container for your restaurant. Sometimes, the vendor will charge you a nominal monthly or quarterly "container rental fee." What you want is to not have to pay anything for the container. You want the arrangement to be the other way around: The grease vendor will pay your restaurant for your used cooking oil. Here's a quick guide on how to choose the kind of grease container that best fits the needs of your restaurant. Considerations for Choosing Used Oil Containers 1. Used Oil Container Size The size o…

The purpose of this article is not to tell you exactly how much it would cost for Greasecycle to pump out a trap. If you want a quote for our service, please give us a call. Rather, the purpose of this article is to give you a rough idea of the industry average of grease trap pumping prices in North Carolina. My hope is that this knowledge will be a roadmap for you, as you draw up your budget and speak with potential grease vendors. In general, it costs between $115 to $1,040 to pump a grease trap. The first price listed above is for pumping o…

Whether it’s a large institutional cafeteria that runs 24/7, or a small neighborhood pizza restaurant, installing a grease trap of proper size is essential. You risk overflows and messy back-ups in the kitchen if you install a unit that’s too small. You would also risk flushing money down the drain if you install a unit that’s too large. Determining the appropriate size of a grease trap can be challenging. Luckily, there are resources to help you do so successfully. The following is a guide that informs you on how to size a grease trap for your…

    Fats, oils, and grease wastes are very common in commercial restaurant establishments. Even though they are common, disposing of them can be a little bit problematic. Once they cool off, they transform into a viscous, semi-solid state which can present a huge problem. If your restaurant produces grill run off, you have a rotisserie or deep fryer, you need to make sure that you have a used fryer oil recycling company drop off a bin. You can dump these fatty mixtures and food into it rather than have it affect the plumbing and sewer system. …

If you’re looking to start or acquire a business in Raleigh, North Carolina, the metropolitan city also known as the “City of the Oaks,” you have chosen the perfect time. The Research Triangle consisting of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill is a breeding ground for young entrepreneurs and established business owners. This is mainly because of the vast amount of Universities within the area, as well as the considerable influence of technology and research. Raleigh is growing at a vast pace and continues to name itself as one of the fastest growing…