Waste vegetable oil has become a hot commodity, as biodiesel and other oil-based products have increased in value. Unfortunately, with every valuable product – especially those stored outside – comes the unwanted attention of thieves. While one can make a pretty penny on waste vegetable oil (WVO), stealing the product can be far more costly. In this blog, we’ll discuss the costs of cooking oil crime and how to prevent your business from falling victim to these thefts. [Read more…]
Massachusetts Codes and Regulations Regarding Grease Traps
It’s no secret there are state laws that address the need for grease traps, but what these laws specifically require from your business is less known. Since grease traps play such an integral role in preserving our sewer systems and environment, Massachusetts relies on more than one board or authority to determine the laws. To avoid violating these laws, let’s take a look at your responsibilities when it comes to Massachusetts codes and regulations regarding grease traps. [Read more…]
Grease Trap Maintenance for Food Processing Plants
When people think of grease traps, they envision the equipment being used in restaurants and hospitality-driven businesses. However, contributing the most to the country’s fat, oil, grease, and solid waste is the food processing industry. Most foods bought today are processed, as it’s important to make sure the product can withstand the shipment process and have a lasting shelf life. Considering the impact of this industry, it’s no secret these plants are under a lot of scrutiny, and as such, grease trap maintenance for food processing plants should be a priority for owners. [Read more…]
The Environmental Benefits of Recycling Your Cooking Oil
With our impact on the environment becoming ever more apparent with each passing day, it’s important for us all to take steps in minimizing our carbon footprint. As a restaurant owner, you can contribute to the public’s efforts to decrease environmental destruction by recycling your used cooking oil, and better yet, you can make money doing so. Let’s take a look at some of the environmental benefits of recycling your cooking oil. [Read more…]
Safely Transporting Oil from the Fryer to the Collection Bin
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’re well aware of our used cooking oil service, where we collect your waste vegetable oil for recycling purposes. However, if the cooks in your establishment can tell you one thing, fryer oil can be a volatile factor in the kitchen, and when you add transportation into the equation, it greatly increases the risk of burns. Fortunately, we have some tips for safely transporting used cooking oil from the fryer to the collection container. [Read more…]
3 Money-Saving Cleaning Tips for Your Grease Trap
Grease traps are an essential component of every commercial kitchen. They decrease the risk of sewer blockages and separate greases and solids before reaching wastewater systems. However, just because it’s necessary to have a grease trap in your commercial kitchen doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to keep it regularly emptied and maintained. In addition to partnering with an affordable partner like Food Grease Trappers, check out our money-saving cleaning tips for your grease trap to achieve even more savings. [Read more…]
How Can Businesses Store Their Recycled Oil for Collection?
If you’re familiar with Food Grease Trappers, you’ve probably heard of our used cooking oil service, or “waste vegetable oil (WVO) program.” With this program, we provide competitive offers to businesses looking to dispose of their fryer oil. In turn, we sell the waste to companies working to better our local community and environment. However, if you’re new to the industry, you might be wondering how these businesses store their recycled oil for collection? In this blog, we’ll describe the different ways restaurants and venues can safely store waste oil. [Read more…]
Educating Your Staff to Control Fats, Oils, Grease, and Solids
While the purpose of grease traps is to collect fats, oils, greases, and solids, it’s still important to manage these byproducts to reduce the risks of blockages, backups, and overflows. Fortunately, there are simple management practices you can teach your kitchen staff to avoid a costly error. Despite not being certified grease trap professionals, educating your staff to control fats, oils, greases, and solids will prevent accidents and extend the period grease collection services. [Read more…]
COVID-19’s Effect on Massachusetts Bars, Breweries, and Their Grease Traps
COVID-19 has had an unforeseeable impact on the grease traps of bars and breweries in Massachusetts. With over two hundred breweries and several hundred more bars in Massachusetts being forced to rethink the way they perform business, many weren’t prepared for the impact it would have on their business’s grease trap or lack thereof. With the state’s new regulations aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus, it’s time we take a look at COVID-19’s effect on Massachusetts bars, breweries, and their grease traps. [Read more…]
Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Replacing
While we don’t perform installations here at Food Grease Trappers, we’ve inspected our fair share of grease traps that are far beyond recovery. Sometimes cleaning and maintenance isn’t enough to revive a grease trap that has fallen into disrepair. Fortunately, there are signs you can watch out for to prevent catastrophe – signs we here at Food Grease Trapper are well aware of. However, to protect your business, it’s best that you’re also aware of the signs your grease trap needs replacing. [Read more…]
