Sustainable solutions for used cooking oil and meat by-product disposal
Sustainable solutions for used cooking oil and meat by-product disposal
Darling Ingredients Canada provides the restaurant and food processing industry with sustainable solutions for used cooking oil and meat by-product disposal.
A dependable partner for food industry businesses
Our services
Used cooking oil collection
Used cooking oil systems
Meat by-products collection
Used cooking oil collection
Our service professionals offer solutions for storage, collection and recycling of used cooking oil to help safely and efficiently manage grease. Our mission is to make the used cooking oil collection process as simple and unobtrusive as possible.
How it works:
- We deliver a grease container to fit every customer's needs.
- Service is auto scheduled with frequency based on tank capacity and volume of used cooking oil.
- Contactless Grease Removal: In-house technicians extract oil without entering the building and require zero employee interaction.
- Material is repurposed locally at one of our biosecure processing plants.
- The majority of used cooking oil is recycled and used in the production of clean-burning biofuels.
Used cooking oil systems
We offer a variety of used oil tanks to fit most any kitchen space. Our in-house team of professionals complete an onsite or virtual survey of the back of house to determine which system best fits the kitchen, used cooking oil disposal volume and collection needs.
Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Step 1: Find the fit with a simple site survey
- Step 2: Install — Our team manages the ordering, delivery and installation of the new tank. Most fryers are equipped with a waste oil disposal port. Which means our direct pump connection transfers oil by flipping a lever or pushing a button. If direct pump is not an option at this time, both our Pump Station and Grease Caddy provide a safe, semi-automated alternative.
- Step 3: Training — Operation is simple. We train kitchen employees on how to use the equipment and each tank includes a QR code to quickly access tank specs, "how to" guides and videos online.
Meat by-products collection
Our full-service partnership includes containment, collection and recycling of inedible meat by-products, whether a site produces 250kg or 250MT of material a day. We collect an assortment of meat-based waste, including bone and fat trimmings from butcher shops or packing plants, expired or excess meat from supermarkets, animal by-products from large scale industrial processing facilities, or fallen stock from livestock producers.
How it works:
- We deliver the right storage containers. Whether it is a wheeled cart, plastic combo or placing an empty trailer, we've got every customer covered.
- Service is set up on a dedicated schedule to collect and recycle time sensitive meat by-products.
- Licensed professionals use specialized, state-of-the-art equipment for quick and efficient removal.
- Technicians ensure a clean and sanitary transfer of material from store to processing facility.
- Material is handled responsibly, in accordance with federal and provincial regulations.
- We supply an itemized invoice of services and full traceability of material collected.
Our process
Collection
We provide reliable collection, rendering and recycling services for animal, food production and restaurants in Canada. We maintain a dedicated fleet of trucks that safely and efficiently deliver these materials to one of our facilities for processing, diverting this material from landfill and composting.
Processing
Through a cooking process, we separate the raw material into fats, proteins and water, treating and returning more water back to the environment than we use.
Finished ingredients
Fats and proteins provide valuable, safe, nutritious ingredients to animal feed and petfood manufacturers, and nutrient-rich ingredients for fertilizers. A large portion of our animal fats are used as a low-carbon feedstock for renewable diesel and aviation fuel production. We produce a complete line of animal-based proteins, including chicken meal, chicken by-product meal, poultry by-product meal, turkey by-product meal, hydrolyzed feather meal, blood meal, meat and bone meal and pork meal.
Innovative used cooking oil storage solutions
When signing up for service, customers will receive one of our state-of-the-art used grease containers. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing containers and a diverse line-up of tanks, our solutions are designed to fit almost any kitchen space.
Cleanstar® GRN | our shortest model, at just over five feet tall, offers a compact high performing design making it perfect for spaces with limited room or low ceilings. This model features a control panel with "full" shut off and heater so you can operate it at just the right time and temperature. Size 64" h/ 30" w / 30"d; capacity: 612 kg/ 681 L
Fat4Fuel Tank | At just two feet by two feet, the Fat4Fuel is our most compact fryer oil storage container, offering a solution to fit almost any kitchen size. Size: 83" h / 24" w / 24" d; capacity: 573 kg/ 638L
Space Saver - 2-in-1 Storage Solution | Our dual-function system seamlessly integrates into any kitchen layout, effectively storing used oil while offering adjustable shelving that preserves valuable shelf space. Size: 87" h / 44" w / 27" d; Capacity: 675 kg/ 751 L
Cleanstar® 1500 | The Cleanstar 1500 is an ideal solution for mid to high-volume oil producers, whether they are handling liquid or solid shortening. This tank is heated and insulated with a dual-level sensor for "full tank" alarm and shut off. Size: 85" h / 30" w / 30" d; Capacity: 612 kg/ 681 L
Cleanstar® 2500 | This outdoor model offers an excellent solution for businesses generating significant amounts of used cooking oil but lacking indoor storage space. The 2500 is heated, insulated, with a dual-level sensor for "full tank" alarm and shut off. Size: 91" h / 42" w / 42" d; Capacity: 1,122kg/ 1249 L
Exterior Space Saver | The Exterior B.O.S.S. is a fully-enclosed outdoor fryer oil tank that secures your used cooking oil with zero loss of space in the back of house. Size: 82" h / 78" w / 32" d; Capacity: 1,020 kg/ 1,135 L
Outdoor Grease Bin – Used Cooking Oil Container | For operators looking for a convenient and cost-effective method to dispose of used cooking oil, we recommend our outdoor grease bin. This solution is also environmentally friendly because the collected oil is repurposed, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Made of highly durable metal construction, this outdoor storage container is perfect for corrals or parking lots.
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Benefits
Why automated collection equipment?
Improved cleanliness
Save on labour
Reduce injury
Prevent theft
A solution for every kitchen
Fully automated, direct pump connection | Many modern fryers with built-in filtration feature a ‘waste oil disposal’ port. We install a secure connection from this disposal port to our tank. This fully enclosed system ensures a reliable and controlled method for transferring oil to a UCO container, reducing human error and minimizing the risk of accidents.
Pump Station | A pump station offers the same benefits as the Direct Pump option. The system comprises a pump and motor enclosed in a stainless box that can be mounted on the wall near your fryer. This eliminates the necessity to modify or directly connect to the fryer unit. Staff can then use a detachable hose and wand to suction the oil from the fryer vat to the container.
Standard caddy | The specially designed quick connectors provide safe and easy transfer of used cooking oil from caddy into the storage tank. We have several grease transport caddy options to fit your fryer and oil capacity needs.
Portable filter machine | Filter the solids from your fryer oil to clean the oil and lengthen its life. This is an ideal transfer method for fryers without built-in filtration as the filter cart can also be used to transfer used cooking oil into your storage tank.
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