05/13/2025
NOTICE TO NORTH GEORGIA RESTAURANTS
COOKING OIL THEFT RING ADVISORY
Please exercise caution when selecting cooking oil recycling partners. Verify credentials and check references before entering into agreements with any recycling service.
There have been reported incidents of unauthorized cooking oil collection in North Georgia. Signs of potential unauthorized collection may include:
- Removal of identification stickers from oil tanks
- Use of unmarked or incorrectly branded containers
- Falsifying bill of sales, service agreements, and collections
- Collection occurring outside your scheduled pickup
If you suspect unauthorized collection of your cooking oil:
1. Contact local law enforcement to file a report
2. Notify your authorized oil recycling partner
3. Call 911 if you witness suspicious activity in progress
This is a general safety advisory only. Always perform due diligence when selecting business partners.