Grease Trap Maintenance Tips

The primary function of a grease trap is to separate grease from kitchen wastewater. Maintenance of the grease trap is crucial for maintaining hygienic kitchen conditions. To ensure the grease trap functions effectively, restaurants should follow these key steps:

Regular Inspection

Examine the grease trap every three days to detect grease build-up. If grease exceeds one-third of the trap's capacity, immediate cleaning is necessary.

Professional Cleaning

For large grease traps with a capacity of over 1,000 liters, manual cleaning is challenging and inefficient. Restaurants should hire qualified cleaning companies that use professional equipment like vacuum trucks and high-pressure water jets to ensure thorough cleaning of the grease trap.

Blockage Prevention

Avoid disposing of large trash items, utensils, plastic bags, etc., directly into the sewer during daily kitchen operations. These items can block grease trap pipes, increasing cleaning frequency and potential costs for de-clogging and repairs.

Scheduled Cleaning

Plan and schedule regular grease trap cleaning based on daily usage to prevent excessive grease build-up and related issues.

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FAQs on Grease Trap Cleaning

Grease traps are devices used in restaurants and food processing plants to remove grease from wastewater. The grease separated out of the wastewater is known as grease trap waste, which must be regularly cleared to ensure the effective operation of the grease trap.

The grease accumulated in a grease trap needs regular cleaning. The frequency depends on the type of food served and the restaurant’s turnover. Regular grease removal ensures the grease trap operates correctly and prevents grease build-up in kitchen drains.

We have a recycling facility at EcoPark. The recyclable grease products in the collected grease trap waste are used as raw materials for producing biodiesel, preventing environmental pollution from improper disposal of "waste cooking oil."

It is recommended to hire a licenced and reputable local "waste cooking oil" collector approved by Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department, such as Champway.

We recommend checking the grease trap every three days. If grease build-up exceeds 30% of the liquid, immediate cleaning is necessary. We also suggest regular high-pressure water jetting using specialised stainless-steel nozzles to break down blockages such as grease and food residues.

Upon receiving an inquiry, we will send a professional team to inspect the site before quoting. The price depends on the grease trap location and capacity, cleaning time, length of the hose needed, etc.