A KFC franchisee based in Iowa is using a recycling system from Restaurant Technologies Inc. to dispose of and replace fryer oil from his restaurants.
Kevin Schlutz, president of Central Iowa KFC, is now using RTI’s Total Oil Management system at his restaurants. The closed-loop system comprises two tanks – one for fresh oil, and a second for waste oil – and a secure fill box mounted to the restaurant’s exterior. RTI regularly takes away the waste grease, which is uses to create biodiesel and animal feedstock, and delivers fresh oil to the restaurant.
The system automates KFC oil handling, maintaining oil at peak freshness and making the handling process safer and more efficient, RTI says. Operators add, filter and dispose of oil – even while hot – without touching a drop. RTI says its system also eliminates cardboard and plastic packaging containers, reduces environmental contamination and cuts down on residual oil waste.
Source: Environmental Leader