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As restaurant owners, we end up with a lot of oil at the end of the day from making food. These cooking oils can include canola, olive, corn, sesame or vegetable oil. You can't pour cooking oil down the sink drain. If you pour this oil down the drain or kitchen sink, it could have potentially terrible – and expensive – consequences. For instance, it can clog the kitchen's sewage pipes. Therefore, it’s important to know how to dispose of cooking oil properly. Here’s what commercial kitchens can do to dispose of used cooking oil. Contract the Se…

Like other appliances that use water, dishwashers are vulnerable to clogging. Left untreated, clogs can leave your dishwasher unable to function optimally. You may not need to call a plumber, though. If you're more of a DIY person, here are the steps you can take to fix a clogged dishwasher.   What you'll need: A garden hose Flashlight (optional) Clean rag Wire coat hanger (optional) Screwdriver Pliers Pan (to trap debris and water) Dishwasher Not Draining? Step 1: Turn the dishwasher off. Otherwise, you'll risk electrocuting yourself while r…

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…