Grease trap cleaning
Prompt grease trap cleaning and waste disposal for commercial facilities
If your commercial premises are involved in cooking, preparing or selling food you are required to install and maintain a grease trap.
Grease traps collect and prevent fats and oils from entering the main system. To ensure grease doesn’t build up and cause a blockage—which can then lead to foul smells, bacteria and the attraction of vermin—your grease trap needs to be cleaned regularly.
WasteCo has years of experience in liquid waste disposal and works with many different types of industrial and commercial sectors. These include restaurants, bars, cafes, fast food outlets, supermarkets, bakeries, butcheries, hotels, hospitals, function and event providers, and education providers.
Let our experienced team maintain your grease traps so they are hygienically clean and functioning optimally. Contact the South Island’s leading liquid waste management team today.
Five trade waste requirements for grease traps that your commercial kitchen must meet
As an owner or operator of a commercial business that is wholly or partly involved in the cooking, preparation or sales of food, there are specific trade waste requirements that must be met.
- Installation of a grease trap must be considered at the time that consents for foundations and similar groundwork are being approved.
- Trade waste sampling points and method of flow measurement is to be agreed to with your local council.
- All discharges to the sewer must be registered with your local council.
- It is the owner or operator’s responsibility to ensure no fat, oil or grease is discharged into the sewer.
- To prevent solids from entering the sewer, a catch basket must be installed.
Key questions about grease trap cleaning
How often should my grease trap be cleaned?
In general grease traps should be cleaned every three months. However, if you run busy premises they may need cleaning more often.
Are checks made to ensure my grease trap is clean?
Yes. Your local council will check how often the trap is cleaned as part of their environmental health checks on your premises.
Do you offer a schedule for grease trap cleaning
Yes. To make certain you fulfil your obligations and don’t fall behind, WasteCo can arrange a regular grease trap cleaning maintenance schedule.
Can you issue a destruction certificate?
Certainly. WasteCo removes all grease within our truck and then safely disposes of it. This action is tracked via a form. We can provide you with a destruction certificate if you require it for your audit trail.
As well as grease trap cleaning, WasteCo can also dispose of other hazardous liquid waste including expired wine, thinners, sprays and other toxic chemicals. Please note that a sample will be required for testing before a quote can be completed. Contact us to make an appointment.
