Compliance8 min read
San Francisco FOG Rules and Used Cooking Oil Disposal
San Francisco FOG rules explained: SFPUC grease interceptor requirements, where restaurants recycle used cooking oil, recordkeeping, and free pickup.
June 28, 2026Read More
Joey Bolohan
Co-Founder, Oil Guyz
Joey Bolohan co-founded Oil Guyz in 2026 after a decade of founding and operating software companies. He and co-founder Matthew Ashrafi watched a restaurant manager argue with a hauler who had not shown up in three weeks, with the oil overflowing and a health inspector already threatening a fine, and decided the used cooking oil industry deserved better software. He works on the collection platform, the digital CDFA manifest system, and the customer portal, and writes here about compliance, kitchen operations, and how the used cooking oil supply chain actually works.
Articles by Joey Bolohan
Compliance10 min read
Multi-Location Restaurant Cooking Oil: 2026 Vendor Comparison
Comparing cooking oil collection contracts for multi-location restaurant groups: Oil Guyz vs RTI, Mahoney, DAR PRO and more, with every competitor fact sourced.
June 17, 2026Read More
Restaurant Operations8 min read
Chicken Wing Restaurant Cooking Oil Disposal: A Guide
Chicken wing restaurant cooking oil disposal made simple: handle game-day surges, stay CDFA-compliant, and get free pickup with a digital manifest every time.
June 12, 2026Read More
Restaurant Operations9 min read
How to Prepare Used Cooking Oil for Pickup: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to prepare used cooking oil for pickup in 6 simple steps: cool it, strain debris, keep water out, use the locked container, and schedule a route.
June 11, 2026Read More
Cooking Oil Basics9 min read
Can I Recycle Oil From My Home Fryer? Yes, Here's the Right Way
Yes, you can recycle home fryer oil, but not curbside. Learn how to cool, bottle, and drop off used cooking oil at an HHW or collection site, and never down the drain.
June 8, 2026Read More
Restaurant Operations8 min read
Fried Chicken Restaurant Used Cooking Oil: Management Guide
Fried chicken restaurant used cooking oil degrades faster and runs higher volume than any other kitchen. Here's the disposal cadence, compliance, and free-pickup setup.
June 8, 2026Read More
Restaurant Operations9 min read
How Often Should I Schedule Cooking Oil Pickup?
Set cooking oil pickup frequency by gallons per week and container size. A volume-to-schedule table for restaurants, plus how to avoid overflow and stay compliant.
June 5, 2026Read More
Recycling & Sustainability10 min read
What Are the Environmental Benefits of Recycling Cooking Oil?
The environmental benefits of recycling cooking oil: up to 80% lower lifecycle carbon as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF, plus cleaner sewers and zero landfill.
June 3, 2026Read More
Recycling & Sustainability9 min read
What Are the Benefits of Recycling Used Cooking Oil?
The benefits of recycling used cooking oil: lower disposal cost, CDFA compliance, fewer sewer backups, and turning waste fryer oil into clean renewable fuel.
June 1, 2026Read More
Industry10 min read
Used Cooking Oil Value Per Gallon: 2026 Yellow Grease Prices
What is used cooking oil worth per gallon in 2026? How yellow grease prices work, what drives value (FFA, MIU, LCFS), and why CA restaurants get free pickup.
May 23, 2026Read More
Compliance7 min read
LA County 25% Grease Trap Rule: The Fine Most Restaurant Owners Don't Know About
LA County requires grease traps to be pumped before FOG exceeds 25% of capacity. Learn how the rule works, how inspectors measure it, and how to stay compliant.
April 8, 2026Read More
Restaurant Tips7 min read
Used Cooking Oil Pickup for Restaurants: A Complete Guide
Everything restaurant owners need to know about used cooking oil pickup, how it works, what to expect on pickup day, how to choose a reliable provider, and how to stay compliant in California.
April 7, 2026Read More
Compliance8 min read
The 4 Legal Used Cooking Oil Disposal Options for California Restaurants
How California restaurants legally dispose of used cooking oil: the 4 compliant options ranked by cost and risk, plus the illegal methods that draw CDFA fines.
April 6, 2026Read More
Industry Guide7 min read
Cooking Oil Recycling: What Actually Happens to Your Oil After Pickup
Ever wonder where your used fryer oil goes after it's collected? Here's the full story, from your restaurant's container to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and beyond.
April 5, 2026Read More
Industry Guide7 min read
How to Choose a Grease Collection Service: Questions to Ask and Red Flags to Avoid
A practical guide for restaurant owners evaluating grease collection services, the right questions to ask, licensing requirements to verify, contract terms to watch for, and red flags that signal a bad provider.
April 3, 2026Read More
Restaurant Tips8 min read
Restaurant Grease Pickup: The Complete Guide for Food Service Operators
Everything restaurant owners need to know about grease pickup, the process, containers, compliance requirements, and what to expect from your first service call.
March 31, 2026Read More
Compliance7 min read
Southern California Cooking Oil Pickup Rules Every Restaurant Must Follow
CDFA licensing, manifest rules, FOG ordinances, and inspection risk. The Southern California restaurant operator's guide to cooking oil pickup compliance, written in plain English.
March 30, 2026Read More
Restaurant Tips7 min read
Cooking Oil Disposal Service Cost Comparison: Free vs. Paid and Everything In Between
Compare cooking oil disposal service options for Southern California restaurants, what free service covers, when you'll pay, and hidden fees to watch for.
March 29, 2026Read More
Industry Guide7 min read
Yellow Grease Buyers and Used Cooking Oil: What Restaurants Actually Get Paid
The truth about selling used cooking oil to a yellow grease buyer, why most restaurants should not expect a rebate and what really happens to the money.
March 26, 2026Read More
Compliance7 min read
How Often Should You Clean Your Grease Trap in California?
California grease trap cleaning frequency requirements, warning signs it needs pumping, and how to stay compliant with local health codes.
March 21, 2026Read More
Compliance7 min read
CDFA Manifest 2026: What California Restaurants Must Keep On File
Every used cooking oil pickup in California requires a CDFA manifest. Here's what fields are required in 2026, how long to keep them, and how to stay audit-ready.
March 19, 2026Read More
Get Free Used Cooking Oil Pickup. First Stop in 3 to 5 Business Days.
Picture the bin that never overflows and the compliant digital manifest already in your inbox. Used cooking oil pickup is free because we are paid for the oil, not by you. Every week you wait is another overflowing bin and another gap in your records. Free locked bin, confirmed the same business day, first pickup in 3 to 5 business days, no contract, cancel anytime. New routes are scheduled in the order they come in, so get on the list today.
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