Used Cooking Oil Pickup: How Baker’s Collection Service Works

Almost every type of restaurant and commercial kitchen has at least one popular dish that comes out of the fryer: from french fries and mozzarella sticks to chicken tenders and egg rolls. These customer favorites all produce used cooking oil on a regular basis.

Having a simple and reliable way to collect and recycle your used cooking oil is essential. Not only does it keep your kitchen clean, it protects your drains, reduces storage headaches, and helps the environment.

Let’s break down how Baker Commodities’ used cooking oil collection service works to support your business with regular pickups.

Why Used Cooking Oil Collection is Important

Used Cooking Oil Should Never Go Down the Drain

Once used cooking oil cools, it can get stuck in your pipes and cause numerous problems. It can clog your drains, damage your plumbing system, create odors, and cause grease-related issues with your local wastewater system.

Proper Storage Keeps Your Kitchen Cleaner

When you have a designated container to store your used cooking oil it becomes far easier to keep your kitchen clean. The container allows you to keep used oil out of trash cans, mop sinks, and floor drains. The likelihood of spilling used cooking oil is significantly reduced.

Recycling Gives Used Oil a Second Life

Once your used cooking oil is collected, Baker Commodities recycles and processes it into numerous usable products and materials. These products include biodiesel, animal feed, and yellow grease.

Who Needs Used Cooking Oil Collection

If you manage a restaurant or run a commercial kitchen that uses fryer oil, it is essential to have a professional collection service.

Baker Commodities picks up used cooking oil from a wide range of food service establishments, including:

• Full-service restaurants
• Fast casual kitchens
• Quick service restaurants
• Cafeterias
• Hotels
• Casinos
• Grocery stores and Supermarkets
• Food manufacturers
• Commissary kitchens
• Schools and universities
• Stadiums and entertainment venues

Step 1: Setting Up Your Service

When you contact Baker Commodities for cooking oil service, the most important thing is for us to understand your business’ needs.

Baker Reviews Your Pickup Requirements

We will consider several aspects of your business, including:

• How much used oil your business produces
• How often your oil is changed
• Where you are located
• Available space for a container
• Access for our trucks to service your business
• Current issues, such as overflows, missed pickups, or messy storage areas

Our Goal: A Service Plan that Fits Your Kitchen

A small cafe and a high-volume restaurant require different levels of service. From the size of the container to the frequency of pickups, we tailor our service to fit your business.

Step 2: Placing the Used Cooking Oil Container

At times, we may provide an oil collection container for your commercial kitchen. This is dependent on the service agreement, volume, location, and other factors.

Choosing the Right Container Location

Depending on the amount of oil you use and the size of your establishment, we can place your used cooking oil collection container either inside or outside. Common locations include:

• Behind the restaurant
• Near a kitchen exit
• Near a loading area
• Inside a designated waste enclosure
• In another accessible area approved for service

Easy Access Matters

Your collection container should be both easy for your staff to access, as well as for Baker Commodities’ personnel to access when picking up used oil.

Good placement helps prevent spills, unsafe lifting, and unnecessary complications.

Step 3: Your Staff Adds Used Oil to the Container

During day-to-day operations, your staff will move used oil into the container.

Let the Oil Cool First

Safety is the first priority, and your staff should always let the used oil cool before handling it.

Pour or Transfer Oil Into the Collection Container

Once the oil has cooled, staff should place it into the designated container. As previously discussed, used oil should never be poured down the sink, thrown away, or stored in buckets or other non-compliant containers.

Baker Commodities offers pump systems for caddies, stainless steel tanks, and our C-2 and C-3 tanks, making it even safer and easier to move used cooking oil into storage.

Used Oil Storage Best Practices

Having a well-trained staff can make a big difference. Be sure to convey these simple staff reminders:

• Keep the lid closed
• Avoid overfilling
• Do not mix in trash, water, or food debris
• Report damage, leaks, or access issues

Step 4: Baker Picks Up the Used Cooking Oil

Scheduled Pickup Keeps Oil from Piling Up

Baker Commodities collects used cooking oil on a regular schedule, based on your kitchen’s needs. High-volume kitchens may need more frequent pickups than smaller restaurants.

Our Driver Removes the Used Oil

Our uniformed techs and clean trucks arrive at your restaurant’s location and park in the appropriate area to access your used oil container. Once they have accessed the container, they remove the used oil.

After all the oil has been removed, they transport it to a central location for processing and recycling.

Reliable Pickup Helps Prevent Problems

When you have reliable and consistent collection from Baker Commodities, there are several benefits.

• Fewer overflows
• Cleaner storage areas
• Less odor
• Lower risk of cooking oil theft
• Less stress for kitchen managers
• Better compliance with proper disposal practices

Step 5: The Oil Is Recycled

In addition to direct benefits for your business, you can also feel assured that the used cooking oil generates additional benefits for the environment.

Used Oil Becomes a Recyclable Resource

Once picked up, your used cooking oil is processed and prepared for reuse in other industries, such as biodiesel and animal feed.

Recycling Supports a More Responsible Waste Program

The process of collecting and recycling your used cooking oil means that it won’t be sent down your drain to affect wastewater systems and the environment.

Rendering Is a Carbon Negative Process

Rendering keeps your restaurant’s waste material from entering landfills and other disposal methods and turns it into usable products. Baker Commodities, a carbon negative company, recycles these materials and provides a larger environmental benefit to your community. Your used cooking oil is an essential part of this process.

What Makes Baker Commodities’ Collection Service Different?

Experience You Can Count On

Baker Commodities has been serving the foodservice industry for over 85 years. We know how your commercial kitchen works and can provide reliable collection service at times that work for you.

Service for Single Locations & Multi-Location Businesses

Baker Commodities operates across the entire United States and can serve any restaurant or commercial kitchen, whether it’s a single location or part of a large regional or national chain.

A Family-Owned Company with Deep Roots

We are a three-generation family-owned and operated company with a longstanding commitment to quality, service, and community.

Frequently Asked Questions: Used Cooking Oil Collection

How often should used cooking oil be picked up?

It depends on how much oil your kitchen produces. A high-volume fryer operation may need more frequent used cooking oil pickups, while smaller locations may need less frequent service. Reach out to our service reps and they will help determine the best pickup schedule.

What happens if my container fills up too quickly?

If your container fills up faster than expected, your service plan can be adjusted. Depending on your kitchen’s volume and space, that could mean more frequent pickups, a larger container setup, or some other solution.

Can used cooking oil be recycled?

Yes. Used cooking oil can be collected, processed, and recycled into valuable products. Professional collection from Baker Commodities helps keep oil out of drains and gives restaurants a cleaner, more responsible way to manage fryer oil.

What are the advantages of professional collection service?

Baker Commodities’ professional collection service helps keep your drains clear of oil, reduce spills, limit odors, and keep the storage of your used cooking oil more organized. Additionally, your used cooking oil gets picked up on a regular schedule.

Schedule Used Cooking Oil Pickup with Baker Commodities

Baker Commodities makes used cooking oil collection simple for restaurants and other foodservice businesses. We offer reliable pickup, responsible recycling, and a cleaner way to manage your used oil.