This article informs on-premise accounts about how the empty keg pickup process works, including scheduling pickups. It outlines which distributors are currently using this service and the areas covered in NY & NJ.
How does it work?
- Distributors deliver full kegs to accounts and charge deposits.
- When kegs are empty, accounts schedule a pickup with Free Flow.
- Free Flow collects* empty kegs and reports back to distributors.
- Distributors issue credits for empty kegs collected.
*Free Flow may work with third party couriers or independent contractors to pickup empty kegs.
What is a Free Flow keg?
How do accounts request pick-ups?
Any of these options work best:
- Contact FFW: emptykegs@freeflowwines.com or call (415) 626-1215 ext. 1
- Contact FFW to set up a routine pickup schedule: weekly, every 2 weeks, monthly, etc.
- Request a pickup with your distributor sales rep.
Does FFW pick up all empty FFW kegs?
Free Flow currently collects empty kegs in New York and New Jersey from these distributors:
Where do we get started?
Get in touch with your distributor and ask them to contact Free Flow Wines for more information today!
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