Grease Trap Cleaning & Pump Out Services in Melbourne

At CityWide Liquid Waste Management, we provide reliable grease trap cleaning, maintenance and pump out services across Melbourne.

Our experienced technicians remove grease trap waste from your premises, clean built-up fats and grease from the inside of the trap, and transport the waste back to our licensed liquid waste treatment facility for processing.

During the service, the grease trap is pumped out and any built-up residue is cleaned from the internal walls where required. Once the job is completed, the technician can also provide the relevant paperwork, including an EPA Waste Transport Certificate where applicable.

Our aim is to make grease trap servicing simple and straightforward, so your business can stay on top of regular maintenance without unnecessary disruption.

How We Process Grease Trap Waste

Once the waste has been collected, it is transported to our treatment facility.

The grease trap waste is processed to separate fats, oils and grease from the remaining material. This can involve gravity separation, pH adjustment and the removal of solids.

The separated sludge may then be reused by organic processing facilities as part of composting, while suitable residual material may also be used for agricultural purposes.

Water separated during the treatment process is disposed of as trade waste through the sewer system in line with the relevant requirements.

By managing the collection, transport and treatment of grease trap waste, CityWide provides a complete grease trap waste removal and disposal service for businesses across Melbourne.

How Does a Grease Trap Work?

A grease trap, also known as a grease interceptor, is designed to stop fats, oils, grease and food particles from entering the sewer system.

It is connected to the drainage system of a commercial kitchen or food business. As wastewater flows into the trap, the different types of waste begin to separate naturally.

The process generally works like this:

  • Wastewater enters the grease trap and fills the tank.
  • Baffles may slow the flow of water and give fats, oils and grease time to cool and separate.
  • Solid waste settles at the bottom of the trap.
  • Fats, oils and grease rise to the surface because they are lighter than water.
  • The remaining water then flows through the outlet and continues into the drainage system.

The grease and solids stay inside the trap until they are pumped out and removed.

Why Regular Grease Trap Cleaning Matters

Grease traps can build up quickly, especially in busy restaurants, cafés and commercial kitchens.

If they are left too long between services, fats, oils, grease and food waste can build up inside the tank and start causing problems.

Common signs can include:

  • Unpleasant odours
  • Slow drainage
  • Blockages
  • Increased risk of pests
  • Unsanitary kitchen conditions
  • Reduced grease trap performance
  • Hardened waste that can become more difficult and expensive to remove

Regular grease trap cleaning and maintenance helps keep the system working properly and reduces the chance of unexpected issues.

For food businesses, staying on top of grease trap servicing can also make day-to-day operations easier and help avoid disruption during busy periods.

CityWide Liquid Waste Management provides professional grease trap cleaning, grease trap pumping and grease trap waste removal services throughout Melbourne.

Whether you need a one-off pump out or regular scheduled servicing, our team can help you organise a solution that suits your business.