NSW · Sydney Water
Grease trap cleaning in Sydney
We send your request to up to 3 licensed Wastesafe contractors serving Sydney. They quote, typically same business day. Free for venues.
Typical 1,000L pump-out in Sydney: $225–$280 + GST
Sydney venues: get 3 quotes
Free for venues. Three Wastesafe contractors quote your job, typically same business day.
Local price guide
| Trap size | External access | Inside/basement |
|---|---|---|
| 500L (billed at 1,000L min) | $225 – $280 + GST | $281 – $350 + GST |
| 1,000L | $225 – $280 + GST | $281 – $350 + GST |
| 2,000L | $349 – $434 + GST | $436 – $543 + GST |
| 3,000L | $473 – $588 + GST | $591 – $735 + GST |
| 5,000L | $675 – $840 + GST | $844 – $1,050 + GST |
Compliance in New South Wales
Sydney food premises are regulated by Sydney Water. You'll need a current trade waste consent. Pump-out intervals are set per venue based on flow and FOG load, typically monthly to quarterly. Non-compliance attracts fines and disconnection of trade waste discharge.
Read full NSW compliance guide →Sydney service zones
We route Sydney leads using 21 named service zones. Pick the zone closest to your venue to see the indicative local price band, the number of contractors covering it today, and the suburbs included.
Sydney City & Inner (5)
North (5)
West & Hills (5)
South & Sutherland (3)
South West (3)
Northern fringe (1)
Sydney Water Wastesafe, plain English
Sydney Water runs an electronic system called Wastesafe that tracks every grease trap pump-out across Sydney from the moment the truck arrives to the moment the waste is disposed of at the licensed facility. Every pump-out you have done is logged against your trade waste account.
The practical implication for your venue is simple. You must use a contractor with a current Wastesafe transporter licence. Every contractor on this platform holds one. When they pump out your trap, the pump-out shows up against your trade waste account automatically. If you skip a scheduled clean, Sydney Water sees the gap, not just the fact you missed a payment.
Background reading: NSW compliance, cleaning frequency.
By venue type, Sydney
Most callers fall into one of these four categories. Each page lists the typical trap size, frequency and price for that venue type in the Sydney metro.
Sydney suburbs we cover
1134 suburbs grouped by region. Click your suburb for local pricing and a 60-second quote.
Hawkesbury (116)
Blue Mountains (86)
Richmond - Windsor (54)
Blue Mountains - South (52)
Strathfield - Burwood - Ashfield (46)
Penrith (46)
Warringah (45)
Sydney Inner City (44)
Sutherland - Menai - Heathcote (44)
Bringelly - Green Valley (42)
Wollondilly (37)
Liverpool (36)
Parramatta (36)
Fairfield (35)
Kogarah - Rockdale (33)
Ryde - Hunters Hill (33)
Pittwater (27)
Campbelltown (NSW) (25)
Eastern Suburbs - North (25)
North Sydney - Mosman (25)
Eastern Suburbs - South (25)
Mount Druitt (24)
Chatswood - Lane Cove (18)
Hornsby (18)
Ku-ring-gai (17)
Blacktown - North (14)
Dural - Wisemans Ferry (14)
Auburn (14)
Canterbury (14)
Pennant Hills - Epping (12)
Merrylands - Guildford (10)
Cronulla - Miranda - Caringbah (10)
Leichhardt (9)
Hurstville (9)
St Marys (9)
Bankstown (9)
Canada Bay (5)
Marrickville - Sydenham - Petersham (3)
Botany (2)
Carlingford (2)
Baulkham Hills (1)
Common questions — Sydney
- How much does grease trap cleaning cost in Sydney?
- A standard 1,000-litre trap with external access typically runs $225–$280 + GST in Sydney. Larger traps, basement or rooftop access, and overdue cleans cost more. Most providers operate a 1,000L minimum even on smaller traps.
- Who regulates grease trap discharge in Sydney?
- Sydney Water regulates trade wastewater for Sydney. Every food premises with a trap needs a current trade waste consent and must pump out on the schedule listed in that consent.
- How quickly can I get a quote?
- We send your request to up to 3 licensed contractors serving your postcode. They typically get back to you the same business day. We're in soft-launch so during the first few weeks, Mario personally chases anything that hasn't moved in 24 hours.