Grease Trap Maintenance

When a grease interceptor is pumped and cleaned, a technician vacuums out the tank. The top layer of the grease trap is where most of the fats and grease collect and this forms a thick, solid layer. The technician begins by breaking this layer up while pumping it out. Sometimes, a large chunk of grease sticks to the side of the tank and needs to be scraped off. Upon emptying the tank, it is then back flushed to break up and stir and remaining solids and pumped back out again.

The technician then inspects the tank to make sure it is structurally sound and does not have any problems or concerns.

Depending on the size of the grease trap and how much usage it receives, the frequency of pumping and cleaning varies slightly. Larger establishments with high usage may need to pump a grease trap monthly, while part time establishments with minimal usage may only need service twice a year. In Harford County, the average service frequency for a standard restaurant is every three months, or four times per year.

Chavis Septic Services disposes of all grease and sewage at permitted wastewater treatment plants. In Harford County, this is Sod Run Wastewater Treatment Plant. Special grease disposal areas allow for the safe and proper disposal of all grease trap waste.

Chavis Septic Services provides grease trap pumping contracts from chain and family-owned restaurants to individual food establishments.

We offer to service outside of normal business hours so that we do not disrupt your business operations during the day. We will inspect your system to ensure everything is working properly and provide you with a work ticket with any notes taken onsite.

Looking to have your grease trap pumped? Call Chavis Septic Services at (410) 838-1200 to discuss your needs.