Pumping out Grease Traps

Grease is a leading cause of sanitary sewer overflows, since it clogs sanitary sewer lines and ultimately causes line blockages. Possible results include discharges of untreated waste water into streets, homes and commercial areas. Grease traps help prevent blockages that can result in sewage overflows, rancid odours and the potential for expensive repairs. The grease traps must remain clean and free of sludge to operate correctly, and the grease trap waste must be disposed of properly. When maintained properly, grease traps prevent your food waste materials from entering the city sewer system. If not maintained eventually, these problematic waste streams enter our local waterways. grease trap pumping NYC must be done which regularly emptied and periodically cleaned to prevent costly and dirty back-ups or over-flows.

     You should leave grease trap pumping NYC to the professionals. Consider having a grease trap cleaning professional come at least once every 90 days to perform the following tasks.

• Measurement: First, the pump expert measures the level of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) in your grease trap. Keeping track of this information is important for creating a reliable maintenance schedule.
• Pumping: The technician places a hose into the grease trap and removes the FOG. Later, the technician disposes of the FOG in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Cleaning: The technician removes excess material that has caked onto the edges of the grease trap. He may also test various grease trap components to make sure they're operating properly.

This help prevents:

·         Unwanted Bacterial growth

 A poorly maintained grease trap can seriously compromise your kitchen's indoor air quality.

·         FOG Build up in the grease traps/fat carrying lines could cause fire.

A grease trap could also catch fire if it gets too full.

·         Municipal charges

 Once your grease trap becomes full, grease from your kitchen will enter the municipal water system. If regulatory authorities identify your restaurant as the source of the grease, you could be facing a significant fine.

·         Unpleasant odours

 If you allow too much grease to accumulate in your grease trap, you may notice a foul odour before too long. This could make your restaurant an uncomfortable place to be.

Routine maintenance after grease traps pumping in order to prolong before pumping again.

     It is recommended that a professional service be used to ensure proper maintenance. Since grease traps/interceptors may have an unpleasant odour. It is recommended that you have them cleaned prior to patrons visiting you establishment. Use Allen screws for securing the lid of your trap/interceptor instead of the conventional Phillips or slot screws. Phillips or slot screws may become stripped over time. Keep an extra gasket on site for your grease trap/interceptor’s lid to prevent leaks and odours in the event of a gasket failure. Develop and keep a grease trap/interceptor cleaning procedure and maintenance log sheet posted near the grease trap/interceptor to encourage employees to follow procedures and to promote proper documentation after each cleaning. Facilities experiencing high employee turnover or other factors making regular trap/interceptor maintenance difficult should consider using a professional service.  Keep cleaning documentation for a period of not less than five years.