Licensed since 2008 · BIC · DEC · EPA
Used Cooking Oil Recycling & Collection in NYC
We provide licensed, dependable used cooking oil pickup and grease trap cleaning for restaurants, commercial kitchens and food producers across New York City — free of charge, on your schedule, fully documented for inspection.
- BIC LIC # TW3525
- DEC Permit # 1A-1149
- EPA ID # NYR000170753
13,000,000+
Lbs CO₂ emissions reduced per year
45,000+
Establishments serviced
30,000+
Recycled gallons per week
15+
Years of experience
What we handle
Two waste streams. One licensed partner.
Yellow grease from your fryers and brown grease from your traps are handled by the same uniformed team, on one account, with one set of compliance records.
How does it work?
Four steps from fryer to renewable fuel.
No fees. No hassle. Just reliable service from a team that knows the industry inside and out.
01
We deliver the container
Secure, leak-proof UCO containers sized to your kitchen — under-sink, outdoor bin, or high-volume commissary setups. Free of charge.
02
You fill it at your pace
Store used cooking oil safely between services. No minimum volume, no contracts, no hidden fees.
03
We collect on your schedule
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or same-day on demand. Uniformed technicians pump out, clean the area, and leave documentation.
04
It becomes renewable fuel
Your oil is refined into biodiesel and renewable fuels — keeping it out of NYC sewers and out of the landfill.
Container & recycling program
Secure containers, delivered and swapped free.
We provide restaurants, food prep facilities and commercial kitchens with hygienic used oil containers — and a turnkey recycling program designed to make compliance effortless.
- Free delivery of commercial-grade oil containers
- Ongoing maintenance and swap-outs
- Regular or on-demand pickups
- Full UCO recycling and sustainability tracking
- Sizes for under-sink kitchens, outdoor bins and high-volume commissaries
Industries we serve
Built for every kind of NYC kitchen.
From a single storefront to a hospital campus, service is sized to your volume and your operating hours.
Areas we serve
Manhattan. Brooklyn. Queens.
Trusted by the businesses of New York
Kitchens that have relied on us for years.
★★★★★ Google reviews
"We are using them in two restaurants. Once you make the schedule for the year you can relax knowing they will come and do a great job. Highly recommended. Extra bonus … the prices are very reasonable."
Michael Florea
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
"Very good service and kind communication with them. We have been working together for many years. They have definitely helped restaurant business out. The price is also reasonable. Good choice."
KungFu Team
KungFu Little Steamed Buns & Ramen
"Eugene and the company are very hands on and available 24/7. Being in the restaurant business for over 25 years, I've worked with a lot of companies. Bioenergy has definitely been one of the most reliable and efficient companies. They take before and after pictures. They have definitely helped me out on those unexpected issues! Great customer service!!!"
Charles Kim
RedFarm Restaurants
A family-run company
Licensed, experienced, and answerable to you.
In 2008, a Korean immigrant turned decades of restaurant experience toward the burgeoning field of biodiesel and sustainable energy. We are one of the first and few fully licensed companies approved to collect used cooking oil by the Business Integrity Commission of the City of New York.
- BIC LIC # TW3525
- DEC Permit # 1A-1149
- EPA ID # NYR000170753
- Steve OhFounder
- Eugene LeeManaging Director
- Jason OhDirector of Systems
Frequently asked
Answers before you call
How much does used cooking oil pickup cost?
Used cooking oil collection is free for food businesses across New York City. There are no fees, no minimum volumes and no contracts, and containers are included at no charge.
How often should I schedule cooking grease pick-up?
The frequency depends on your cooking volume. Most restaurants require weekly or bi-weekly service, but we'll review your fryer count and turnover with you to set the optimal schedule — and adjust it as your volume changes.
What types of oil do you accept for recycling?
We accept all types of cooking oils including vegetable oil, canola oil and fryer oil, as well as grease trap waste through our grease trap cleaning service.
Do you provide containers?
Yes. We supply appropriate containers free of charge, including secure outdoor bins and indoor collection vessels sized to your needs, plus ongoing maintenance and swap-outs.
Are you licensed to collect used cooking oil in New York City?
Yes. Bio Energy Development is licensed by the New York City Business Integrity Commission (BIC LIC #TW3525), permitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC Permit #1A-1149), and registered with the EPA (EPA ID #NYR000170753).
Which areas of New York City do you serve?
We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, covering restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, commissaries and supermarkets. Routes are expanding — contact us if you're outside these areas.
Get started
Ready to get set up?
Free pickup, at your convenience. No hidden fees, no contracts, containers included.
- BIC LIC # TW3525
- DEC Permit # 1A-1149
- EPA ID # NYR000170753