Melbourne’s Premier Grease Trap Maintenance: Expert Cleaning and Pump out Services

The technician will transport the grease trap waste to our facility where the waste is processed to separate the grease by the gravity separation of fats, oils and grease followed by pH adjustment and solids removed. The sludge is then reused by organic processing facilities in their composting process, the residual material can also be applied to agricultural pastures. Water separated from the grease trap is disposed of as a trade waste down the sewer.

Our highly trained and experienced team of technicians safely collect, treat and recycle your grease trap waste at our licensed liquid waste treatment facility.

Our technician will remove the grease trap contents from your premises and will clean any built up residue of fats from the walls of your grease trap and wash them down. The technician will provide you with the appropriate paperwork and EPA Waste Transport Certificate which is completed and lodged with the EPA once the technician returns to our treatment facility.

The technician will transport the grease trap waste to our facility where the waste is processed to separate the grease by the gravity separation of fats, oils and grease followed by pH adjustment and solids removed. The sludge is then reused by organic processing facilities in their composting process, the residual material can also be applied to agricultural pastures. Water separated from the grease trap is disposed of as a trade waste down the sewer.

How does a grease trap work

The primary feature of a grease trap is to prevent any inappropriate kitchen matter (anything other that water) from entering the sewer system, this includes FOGS and any food particles etc.

A grease trap or grease interceptor is a device that runs in line with your establishments drain pipes. It works by collecting absolutely everything that goes down through the drain, this includes water, grease and other solid and liquid matters.

  • Waste water or effluent enters the grease trap and fills the tank.
  • A system of baffles may be used to slow down water and allow FOGS to cool and effectively separate
  • Solids settle/sink. Some models may even have a strainer to catch solids, reducing quantity settling in the bottom of the trap
  • FOG floats (being lighter than water)
  • Outlet syphons water through to the drainage system.

The FOGS and solids sit in the grease trap until emptied and cleaned. The stagnant waste can often lead to bad smells, increased risk of pest infestation and risk of unsanitary kitchens. With this in mind cleaning your grease trap is not a very appealing task and its always advised to allow licenced professional to do the job. Always be aware that if left too long or neglected for long periods of time, it will lead to the waste in your grease trap to solidify  and may result in a very costly manner for it to be removed from within the grease trap.