Grease Trap Cleaning
Grease trap cleaning and complete grease management solution
We also provide
Used Cooking Oil Collection, Grease Interceptor Cleaning, Grease Interceptor Repair, Grease Trap Repair, Grease Trap Replacement, and Hydro Jetting
Effective Grease Trap Cleaning
Any commercial kitchen that uses a fryer or cooker needs a grease trap installed in their establishment. It is a small plumbing device designed especially for food establishments to separate FOG (animal fats, vegetable oils, and grease) from wastewater that returns to the city sewer system. If allowed to enter the drainage system, those sticky FOG can cause various plumbing issues uch as blockage, sewer backups, overflows, etc. resulting in expensive sewer repair. The device protects the sewer system from grease infestation. They are assigned to trap fats, oils, grease and solid food sludge from the wastewater.
cleaning and plumping the grease trap is also very important for the device to work effectively. A grease trap with its tank full of FOG and food waste doesn’t do any good. Clogged grease tanks fail to keep the clogging materials out of the city sewers, and failing to do so results in unwanted consequences. It’s a FACT and every restaurant, grocery shop, supermarket, or coffee shop owner konws this very well.
The Grease Co. can help you in this regard to ensure a clean and healthy plumbing system in your commercial kitchen. Our effective grease trap cleaning, and pumping service will remove any grease threat and make sure that your work environment runs smoothly.
Get your grease trap cleaning Done by a professional
Are you looking for professional restaurant grease trap cleaning? TGC is here to help you. We are en expert plumbing company in California dedicated to serving commercial kitchens. Our grease trap experts are experienced, knowledgeable, and equipped with the latest grease technology to provide our customers with the most effective grease management services or an affordable price. Call TGC today- We’re available 24/7.
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What is a grease trap and why is it Important?
A grease trap is a device designed to intercept and separate FOGS before they can enter a wastewater disposal system. It is type of receptacle into which wastewater along with FOGS flows through. The receptacle as its name implies traps the FOGS and allows the clean water to escape. This device has been there for more than 100 years and working efficiently t keep our sewerage system grease-free. Grease traps are mainly used in commercial kitchens such as restaurants, cafes, takeaways, pubs, hotels, school canteens, bakeries etc. If you run a restaurant of a food business in any state of the USA including California, you must install a grease filter in your kitchen or establishment to avoid citations from the municipalities. Other than penalties, the device may also save your establishment from plumbing issues which are expensive to repair and can causes a temporary shut down of your business.
For a commercial kitchen, the necessity of a grease trap is unquestionable and so is the importance of grease trap cleaning.
We're Here Right When You Need Us
As one of the leading companies for used cooking oil collection in California, TGC understands the value of a comprehensive plumbing service in the convenient hours. We have formed a strategic partnership with different reputable servicers to meet the expectation of our customers.. Our special feature of real-time response and extended service hours have made us different and more customer-friendly. We are dedicated to serving our customers fast with a long-term and cost-effective solution. Call us today to discover more about our company.
TGC - Everything your commercial kitchen needs
The Grease Co. is a one-stop-shop for commercial kitchen to find any grease management and oil recycling solution they may need. Our full line of commercial kitchen plumbing services are grease trap cleaning, grease trap repair, grease interceptor cleaning, grease interceptor repair, used cooking oil collection, hydro jetting etc.
As plumbing experts, we understand the value of a emergency plumbing service, especially for food establishments. Therefore, we’ve made ourselves available 24/7 for the convenience of our customers. Got a grease trap that needs cleaning? Call US NOW ..
FAST, Reliable and cost-effective grease trap cleaning service
The Grease CO. is a professional grease management service provider in California. With our complete and comprehensive grease trap cleaning service, you can expect a hassle-free and grease-pollution free working environment in your kitchen. Our team of highly trained technicians will ensure your device is compliant with all the applicable regulations. We are fast, reliable and trusted by our thousands of customers all over the state.
The price of our grease trap pumping service is completely transparent and is more cost-effective than any other company in California. Call 888 789 1090 now to talk to our live representatives to learn more about the pricing of our services. You may also email us your details to get a free quote.
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Knowledgebase - Used Cooking Oil Collection
What is the difference between a grease trap and a grease interceptor?
Grease interceptors and traps are similar kinds of plumbing devices to a grease trap but larger in size. There’s no difference in their principle and way of functioning. But there are few differences in their appearance and capability.
Unit size: grease trap are smaller in size, while grease interceptors are much larger.
Capability: The sludge tank of a grease interceptor can handle water flow of more than 500 gallons per minute, but a grease tank can not handle more than 50 gallons of water a minute.
Location: Any size of grease trap can easily fit under the kitchen sink of a food establishments but that can not be said for a grease interceptor. Due to its large size, it has to be placed outside of the establishment, or underground.
Frequency of cleaning: It is necessary to clean a grease trap once in every month as the smaller fog tank easily gets full but the grease interceptor has a much larger tank and therefore, cleaning a grease interceptor once in every three months is more than enough.
HOW TO CLEAN grease traps?
There are various methods of grease trap cleaning. But to avoid citations it’s important that you choose the method which complies with the regulations. It is also the responsibility of the food establishment to make sure that the removed content is disposed of properly. Grease trap cleaning is quite an unpleasant task that involves removing and disposing of rotten food sludge and grease. It is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and requires the use of special plumbing equipment’s. One mistake while performing the operation can damage the device and cost even more in repairing.
When it comes to grease trap cleaning, it is always the best to hire a professional grease trap plumbing company for the best result. While recruiting a company for your grease trap pumping, make sure they are fully aware of the regulations imposed the municipality. Be sure to check their license and registration, and also don’t forget to check if they are experienced enough to completely rely on.
The grease company provides complete grease management solutions including grease trap pumping, cleaning, and repair. We are licensed and completely aware of all regulations. After completing our tasks, we also take responsibility of the rotten food sludge and greases. We safely transport them to a government authorized dumping location to dispose of them. Our customers are provided with a detailed manifest report which saves them from penalties and citations.
Our Grease trap cleaning is exclusive and promises a long-term solution.
Step 1- Removal of FOG content
To begin with grease trap cleaning, we gently remove the lid from the trap so that we don’t damage the gaskets on the lid. After that, we measure the amount of FOG and food sludge inside the tank using the measurement scale and perform a video camera inspection. After that we pump out all the dirty water from the grease trap and start to scoop out the FOGS from the tank carefully. We collect them in our FOG container to until we take them away to the dumping ground. After cleaning up the whole tank we make sure there’s no more grease content left inside the tank. This extra little effort helps to prevent another quick grease buildup and ensures longevity of our service.
Step 2: Cleaning with fresh water
In this step, we use clean water to wash the grease trap inside out. To make sure the trap is completely clean, we ‘redo’ this step multiple times. Afterward, we reinstall all the components and pour some clean water into the device. At the end of our service, we carry all the removed content with us to an authorized location and leave a report of our whole operation of municipal inspection.
We also-
set up preventative grease tank maintenance schedule to avoid unwanted backups and overflows. Our technicians also inspect the device thoroughly to look for any potential issues such as broken tee pipes, baffles, manhole cover, damaged lid of gaskets, etc.
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About us
There are thousands of busy restaurants and food establishments in California, are working hard day and night to provide delicious foods for millions of hungry customers.
As a result, used cooking oils, deep fryer oils are generated in tons everyday. But where is the time in the busy schedule of a restaurant owner to deal with UCO?
Not to worry, the Grease Co. is here to help food businesses in this oily situation. We are the #1 IKG hauler in the state, providing our comprehensive oil collection service for almost a decade with absolute success.
We are fast, reliable and available 24/7 to respond to our customes emergency call, and to take new challenges.
Types of oil we collect
Flaxseed Oil,
Hemp Seed Oil,
Butter Oil,
Extra-virgin Olive Oil,
Coconut Oil,
Sesame Oil,
Vegetable Shortening,
Lard (Pork Fat),
Duck Fat,
Grapeseed Oil,
Canola Oil,
Vegetable Oil,
Margarine,
Corn Oil,
Light Olive Oil,
Sunflower Oil,
Peanut Oil,
Clarified Oil (Ghee),
Olive Oil,
Beef Tallow,
Palm Oil, and
Avocado Oil
What are the signs that indicate that I need grease trap pumping?
A grease trap is an important component of a busy commercial kitchen. To keep the kitchen running and to avoid costly plumbing issues, a restaurant owner must consistently care for his catcher. Cleaning a grease trap regularly keeps the device working effectively. To understand when it’s time to clean your grease recovery device, you can follow these signs-
Sewer backups or slow movement of water
A grease trap handles gallons of wastewater containing FOGS ever day. Those accumulated FOGS start to solidify over time, and the trap gets full of dense grease. A grease trap is connection between the kitchen sink and the sewerage system but when there is too much grease and dirt built up inside the trap, it becomes hard for the water to flow through. This leads to slow water movement and sewer backups. A poor grease trap upkeep is the root cause of sewer backups and clogs in the sink drain.
Foul Odor
Unpleasant odors, that don’t disappear even after you take out the trash or clean your kitchen are a sign that your grease trap needs cleaning. A grease tank accumulates grease, animal fats, vegetable oils, and food sludge that gets rotten over time causing an unexplainable bad smell. If there’s such a stench in your kitchen, you should consider getting your grease trap cleaned right away.
Grease in unusual places
If you notice presence of grease around your kitchen, it’s a clear sign that your grease catcher is full and needs cleaning.
When grease trap is one-quarters full
It’s best practice to inspect your grease recovery device weekly, and whenever the trap is 25% full of its total liquid depth, you should consider a grease trap cleaning immediately. The device can not work effectively when it is more than one-quarter full.
Where to find a reliable grease trap cleaning service?
A complete grease trap cleaning service includes perfect cleaning, proper disposal of FOG materials, and cleaning techniques that follow grease management regulations. Although you may may clean your grease trap all by yourself but it is the best to hire a professional grease trap pumping and cleaning company.
Before you pick a company for your commercial kitchens, you should check if they are licensed by the CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) and provides services that are compliant with the regulations. It is important that the company you choose is experienced in handling complicated devices such as grease trap.
The Grease company is always here to help you and your commercial kitchen regarding plumbing services. We are a licensed, experienced company and trusted by our thousands of customers in different cities of California. Our expert grease trap technicians will provide your necessary services fast and at your convenient hours.
We provide comprehensive grease management services such as grease trap cleaning, pumping, and grease trap repair. Our skilled experts will thoroughly clean your device, inspect the interceptor and repair the damage. We also provide our customers with a detailed manifest report of our services.
TGC has served hundreds of restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, etc. for over a decade. We are available 24/7 to respond to any emergency call of our customers. Call us today.
The cost of grease trap cleaning varies based upon several criteria’s. It is determined based on the size, location of the grease tank, the amount of FOG content that needs to be removed and the time required for the whole operation. Usually the cost stays between $175 – $475.
Call us at (888) 789-1090 to get a free quote NOW.
