Grease Solutions
American Grease & Septic is dedicated to providing professional, reliable, and compliant services for all your grease solutions, including trap maintenance and cleaning requirements. Additionally, we specialize in the collection and recycling of used cooking oil, ensuring responsible disposal. With AGS you can trust that your needs will be met with expertise and a commitment to sustainability.
Grease Trap Cleaning
American Grease and Septic provides grease trap maintenance and cleaning services for the food industry, including restaurants, commercial kitchens, and other food service establishments.
Used Cooking Oil Collection
American Grease and Septic offers dependable and responsible solutions for used cooking oil collection, storage and recycling to help improve the efficiency of your restaurant.
What is a grease trap?
A grease trap captures fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from commercial kitchens and prevents them from entering the wastewater/sewer system.
How often should I get my grease trap pumped?
The frequency of grease trap pumping depends on the size of the trap, the amount of FOG generated by your kitchen, and any mandates enforced by your local environmental management agency. Typically, it is recommended to have it pumped every 3 months for outdoor gravity grease interceptors and 1-3 months for indoor hydromechanical grease traps.
What are the consequences of not pumping a grease trap regularly?
If a grease trap is not pumped regularly, FOG can build up and cause blockages in your plumbing system, leading to backups, odors, and potential kitchen closures. Additionally, prolonged exposure of grease will deteriorate concrete (common outdoor tank material).
How do you pump a grease trap?
Our technicians will first locate and safely uncover your grease trap. Then, using vacuum trucks and pressure washers, they will fully evacuate the grease trap waste, wash and scrape the tank, inspect for system issues and dispose at a wastewater treatment facility. A service checklist and photos from the job will be sent to your email.
Can I dispose of FOG myself?
It is not recommended to dispose of FOG down the drain or in the trash. Our company offers specialized services to keep you compliant and your system operating correctly.
Bundle & Save Program
If you’re looking to save money on essential services while also simplifying your maintenance schedule, then this program is perfect for you. By combining the Grease Trap pumping with our Used Cooking Oil collection service, you can save money and enjoy a streamlined experience with one trusted service provider.