Restaurant Used Oil Collection
in Inglewood, CA
Used cooking oil is a commodity, not just waste. Proper collection prevents illegal dumping fines, reduces grease trap loading, and, with the right hauler, generates a small rebate. California law prohibits disposal of used oil in drains or trash.
Event-day surges, year-round grease, one collection standard
Local anchors: Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium corridor, Manchester Avenue, Market Street, Morningside Park, Downtown Inglewood.
Free, or a small rebate
CDFA and California Health & Safety Code set the rules
California Health & Safety Code §114197 prohibits disposal of used cooking oil in drains, trash, or on the ground. Used cooking oil is inedible kitchen grease (IKG): under CCR Title 3 §1180 it may only be hauled by a CDFA-licensed IKG transporter, with a manifest generated for every load (recordkeeping under §1180.24).
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
Weekly pickup is the baseline — event venues may need more
Why Inglewood kitchens schedule regular collection
Used oil collection in Inglewood, answered
How often does a typical Inglewood restaurant need used oil collected
California law and fire safety standards point to weekly pickup as the minimum. Kitchens in the Hollywood Park corridor — operating at full capacity during NFL, NBA, and concert events — often need additional pickups after heavy event runs to avoid overflow.
What makes a hauler 'registered' under California law
CDFA maintains a list of CDFA-licensed IKG transporters. A hauler must hold an active CDFA IKG transporter license to legally transport used cooking oil in California. Using an unlisted hauler does not transfer liability away from the restaurant.
Do I need to keep paperwork, and for how long
Yes. LA County requires restaurants to keep the collection manifest issued at each pickup, generated for every load (CCR Title 3 §1180.24). These must be available for inspection on request.
Can used cooking oil generate a rebate for my restaurant
It can. Used cooking oil is a feedstock for biodiesel and other industrial uses, so CDFA-licensed IKG transporters often pay a per-gallon commodity rate for clean, uncontaminated oil. The actual amount depends on oil type, volume, and current market rates.
What is the fine for improper disposal of used cooking oil in California
California Health & Safety Code §114197 sets fines up to $10,000 per violation. Disposal in a drain, dumpster, or on the ground each constitute separate violations.
Does proper oil collection reduce grease trap maintenance costs
Directly, yes. Every gallon of oil that goes into a registered collection container instead of a drain reduces the organic load your grease trap has to handle. For busy kitchens on Manchester Avenue or in the Hollywood Park corridor, that translates to longer intervals between grease trap pumping.
Who enforces used cooking oil rules in Inglewood
CDFA sets and enforces statewide used oil rules under the California Health & Safety Code. LA County Environmental Health oversees restaurant compliance during routine inspections. Inglewood also has its own Fire Department, which can cite improper oil storage as a fire hazard.
What happens if my hauler stops showing up and I miss a collection
Do not pour oil down a drain to compensate. Store it in a sealed container and arrange an emergency pickup through a CDFA-licensed IKG transporter. Document the gap and the corrective action in writing — this record matters if a compliance question arises later.