Grease Trap Services
Professional grease trap cleaning and interceptor maintenance for restaurants, grocery stores, meat markets, and commercial kitchens across Minnesota.
How Grease Traps Work
Grease traps separate fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from wastewater before it enters the sewer system. As wastewater cools inside the trap, FOG rises to the surface while heavier food solids settle to the bottom. The clarified water exits through a center outlet.
Why FOG Management Matters
When grease traps overflow or aren't pumped regularly, FOG enters your drainage pipes and hardens like cement on pipe walls. This restricts flow, causes backups, and can result in health code violations and costly emergency plumbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should grease traps be cleaned?
Most commercial grease traps need cleaning every 1–3 months depending on volume. The 25% rule applies: when FOG and solids fill 25% of the trap, it's time for service.
What types of businesses need grease trap service?
Restaurants, fast food operations, grocery store delis, meat markets, bakeries, school cafeterias, hospital kitchens, and any facility that produces grease-laden wastewater.