Frequently Asked Questions
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- What types of companies does EnviroVac service?
- How quickly can EnviroVac get my account "up and running"?
- My business has multiple locations. Can EnviroVac service the entire account?
- Does EnviroVac provide a collection container, or do I need to purchase one on my own?
- How do my employees transfer the waste oil to the collection container?
- My business generates a large volume of waste oil. Can EnviroVac provide a direct connection from the fryer to the collection container?
- How long does it take for EnviroVac to clear my container of used oil?
- Do I have to have an employee present during the removal process?
- What does EnviroVac do with the used oil that has been collected?
Q: What types of companies does EnviroVac service?
A: Currently we service restaurants, fast food establishments, schools, hospitals and food processing facilities.
Q: How quickly can EnviroVac get my account "up and running"?
A: Typically we can deliver a container and have service established within 7-10 days of signing a service agreement. If you're needing service more quickly, we can work with you to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.
Q: My business has multiple locations. Can EnviroVac service the entire account?
A: As long as you are in our service area, we can supply complete service to all of your locations. Click here to view our service area map.
Q: Does EnviroVac provide a collection container, or do I need to purchase one on my own?
A: We provide 208-, 294- or 400-gallon stand-alone containers to most of our customers. These containers are delivered to your business by EnviroVac. If these containers are too small, EnviroVac can custom build one for you.
Q: How do my employees transfer the oil to the collection container?
A: Used cooking oil can be hand carried to the collection container. As an alternative, some customers prefer the Shortening Shuttle, a wheeled unit which enables you to more conveniently and safely transport oil from the fryer to the collection container.
Q: My business generates a large volume of waste oil. Can EnviroVac provide a direct connection from the fryer to the collection container?
A: When there is a large amount of used oil and the building layout will allow, EnviroVac can install a direct line from the fryer to the collection container. The customer can then evacuate the used oil by using a valve and switch mechanism that is clean, safe and convenient.
Q: How long does it take for EnviroVac to clean my container of used oil?
A: Our vacuuming process is fast and efficient. On average, our removal process takes 15 minutes or less from the time we arrive at your facility until we're heading out the drive!
Q: Do I have to have an employee present during the removal process?
A: You do not need to furnish any manpower or oversight during the short time we are on-site to remove the used oil. In some instances an employee will need to unlock/lock an area if the oil is stored in a secured space.
Q: What does EnviroVac do with the used oil that has been collected?
A: Once waste oil has been collected, our tank trucks transport it to one of our processing plants where it is converted into yellow grease. This entire process - from collection to finished product - takes less than 24 hours. At that time the yellow grease is ready for shipment to one of our many end users.
Waste cooking oil is frequently used as a feed supplement for cattle and poultry. Once the fatty acids are removed, the residual can be used in making soaps, cosmetics, detergents and rubber tire compounds. More recently, yellow grease has been used to produce biodiesel. Biodiesel is blended with diesel fuel and used as a fuel alternative which burns cleaner than diesel alone.