GREASE TRAPS
Grease traps are typically indoor fixtures located under or near a sink. They should be cleaned on a regular basis. Cleaning the trap is a simple procedure that can take little time. Traps can be cleaned by in-house staff or by a licensed grease hauler or recycler. The interval between cleaning depends on the individual establishment. A good rule of thumb is to clean the trap weekly. If the trap is more than 50% full of solids when cleaned weekly, increase the frequency of cleaning. Management should witness or inspect the cleaning to ensure it is done properly.
When cleaning:
- Make sure that all flow going to the trap has stopped.
- Remove the cover of the trap and scoop out any FOG that have collected on the top.
- Bail out the water remaining in the trap to facilitate cleaning.
- Remove baffles if possible.
- Scrape the sides, the lid and the baffles to remove as much FOG as possible and deposit it into a grease waste container.
- Replace the baffles and lid.
- Record the volume of grease removed on a maintenance log.
- Keep the maintenance log up to date and readily accessible. This serves as a record of the cleaning frequency and can help the establishment manager optimize cleaning frequency to reduce costs.
Commercial Grease Trap Sizing Guide
Grease Trap Spec Sheet | 
