Restaurant Cooking Oil Collection and Recycling in California

Mahoney Environmental provides restaurant grease pick up, disposal for foodservice businesses, and more in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Long Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, and throughout the entire state of California. Fill out our New Customer form to get started!

Many foodservice businesses in California rely on cooking oil every day, but safe handling and storage can be a major challenge. Used cooking oil (UCO) must be managed properly before and after use so it can be safely collected and recycled. The most effective solution is partnering with a professional service like Mahoney Environmental.

At Mahoney Environmental, we provide reliable restaurant grease pickup and disposal services across California. Our scheduled grease collection helps maintain a safer, cleaner, and more efficient kitchen environment. We proudly serve all types of foodservice operations, including restaurants, bars, cafés, hotels, universities, stadiums, shared kitchens, and ghost kitchens.

Used Cooking Oil Disposal and Recycling Services

Cooking oil can be reused in fryers several times before its quality starts to decline. Once it’s no longer usable, it must be safely stored so it can be collected and recycled properly. Partnering with a professional like Mahoney Environmental ensures that your UCO is handled responsibly, protecting the environment and improving kitchen safety.

Mahoney Environmental provides reliable used cooking oil collection, disposal, and recycling services for restaurants and foodservice businesses across California. Our trained technicians collect UCO directly from your storage containers with no staff involvement needed and transport it to our licensed facility for recycling. The cleaned oil is then used in the production of sustainable fuels such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

As an EPA-licensed UCO recycler, we also design and install cooking oil handling systems for commercial kitchens. Our detailed service reports and regular collection schedules help reduce frying costs and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Our California used cooking oil recycling services include:

• UCO level monitoring
• Routine used cooking oil pickup
• UCO transport and recycling
• Cooking oil equipment installation

Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning and Maintenance

Every commercial kitchen in California needs properly maintained grease traps to protect plumbing systems and comply with state and local regulations. These grease traps stop fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from entering the sewage system. When not maintained, they can cause serious blockages, plumbing damage, and environmental contamination. Businesses that fail to manage grease traps correctly can face expensive fines and health code violations.

Grease traps work by using baffles to separate FOG from wastewater. The collected grease must be removed regularly to prevent overflow and damage. Without routine cleaning and maintenance, your kitchen could experience:

• Flooding and plumbing backups
• Unpleasant odors and contamination
• Health and sanitation issues
• Costly emergency remediation services
• Temporary business closure
• Local or state fines for noncompliance

Keeping grease traps clean and fully functional is essential for restaurants and commercial kitchens. Mahoney Environmental provides trusted grease trap cleaning and maintenance services to help foodservice businesses prevent plumbing issues, reduce downtime, and stay compliant with all state and local FOG regulations.
Our skilled technicians deliver thorough cleaning, maintenance, and repair services, and we can also design and install grease traps tailored to your kitchen’s layout and capacity. Our grease trap maintenance program includes:

• Routine maintenance: Scheduled cleanings and inspections to ensure peak performance.
• Professional cleaning and repair: Removal of grease buildup and prompt repairs when needed.
• Rodding and jetting services: Effective clog removal for consistent flow and function.
• Inspection documentation: Detailed service and inspection reports for your records.
• Maintenance tracking: Historical reports to predict service intervals and prevent issues.
• Emergency service 24/7: Immediate cleaning and response to minimize business interruptions.
• Code compliance: We help your business meet health, safety, and environmental standards to avoid penalties and fines.

Restaurant Grease Disposal Containers

For any restaurant or commercial kitchen, the safe handling and storage of used cooking oil is critical to maintaining a clean, efficient, and injury-free workspace. Proper cooking oil storage systems help prevent spills, burns, and contamination while streamlining recycling and disposal.

At Mahoney Environmental, we specialize in designing and installing automated cooking oil handling systems built to meet the specific needs of foodservice businesses.
Our systems simplify how UCO is collected, transferred, and stored after use to improve safety and efficiency in your kitchen. We offer:

• Direct Connection Recycler System: Connects your fryers directly to indoor or outdoor storage equipment, so oil can be transferred safely and effortlessly.
• Indoor System: Features an indoor storage tank connected to fryers and uses a portable filter machine for easy UCO filtration.
• Heated Outdoor Bulk Container: Secure, insulated outdoor containers equipped with anti-theft locks and filter screens for reliable oil storage. Only in select markets.

The commercial grease storage containers we provide consist of the following:

• MES Inside 183
• MES Inside 352
• CORE 300
• CORE 300 + CO₂ Cabinet
• CORE 600

Call Your California Oil Recycler – Mahoney Environmental

In California, foodservice businesses rely on Mahoney Environmental for dependable used cooking oil (UCO) recycling and grease management solutions. We specialize in sustainable cooking oil recycling, routine grease trap maintenance, and the installation of commercial grease disposal systems.

For more about our restaurant grease pickup and disposal services, get in touch with Mahoney Environmental by filling out a contact form or calling (800) 893-9392.  We work with foodservice businesses in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Long Beach, Anaheim, Riverside, Irvine, and throughout the state of California.