How Often Should You Clean a Grease Trap? A Practical Guide for Australian Kitchens
Cleaning your grease trap too rarely leads to blockages, bad smells, and failed inspections. Here is how to work out the right pump-out schedule for your kitchen.
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Grease trap cleaning, compliance & cost guides
Straight-talking advice for Australian venues — how to stay compliant, what cleaning should cost, and how to avoid trade-waste fines.
How Long Does Grease Trap Cleaning Take?
A routine grease trap service runs about 45 minutes to an hour. A neglected trap or line jetting takes longer. Here is what affects the time and how to keep it quick.
Can I Clean a Grease Trap Myself, or Do I Need a Professional?
You can skim and check a grease trap yourself, but in Australia the pump-out and disposal must be done by a licensed operator. Here is the line between the two.
What Happens If You Never Clean Your Grease Trap?
Blocked drains, sewage backing into your kitchen, odours, pests, fines and a forced closure. Here is what a neglected grease trap costs an Australian kitchen.
Grease Trap Regulations in Australia: What You Need to Know
Run a commercial kitchen? You need an approved grease trap, a trade waste agreement, regular licensed servicing and records. Here is what the rules require, state by state.
5 Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Cleaning
Slow drains, bad smells and backups mean your grease trap is overdue. Here are the warning signs to watch for, and why waiting for them is already too late.