Scheduled Grease Trap Service in Nashville
A trap that is serviced on a schedule keeps grease out of the line. We set an interval from the trap size and your kitchen.
- Restaurant & Food Service Programs
- Quarterly
- Middle Tennessee
Grease Trap Service Schedules, explained.
A grease trap or interceptor catches fats, oils and solids before they enter the sewer. Once it fills past a certain point, it stops catching and starts passing grease downstream, where it hardens in the lines. A common rule of thumb is to service a trap before it is about a quarter full of grease and solids.
We build a schedule around the trap size and how much you cook, service the trap on those dates and keep a record. Local rules may set a minimum frequency, so we help you stay at or above it.
Signs this plan fits
- You have an in-floor or outdoor trap
- The trap smells when opened
- The last service was not on a schedule
- You have been asked for service records
Why plan this one.
An interval that fits your kitchen
Trap size and volume drive the schedule.
Fewer downstream clogs
A trap that works keeps grease out of the line.
Records for your files
Each service is dated and written down.
Rules kept in mind
We help you meet local minimum frequencies.
Before and after: grease trap
After a visitBeforeIllustrative scene created to show a typical drain before and after a scheduled visit. Drag the handle to slide between them.
From first look to next reminder.
A clear sequence for every planned visit.
- 01
Size it up
We look at the trap and your volume.
- 02
Plan
We set the interval.
- 03
Service
The trap is cleaned on schedule.
- 04
Record
You receive a dated record.
Plans often combined with this.
12×per yearPLAN C-01Food ServiceRestaurant ProgramsGrease line, trap, floor drains and dish pit on one fixed rhythm, with a record for every visit…MonthlySee the plan 
6×per yearPLAN C-03Food ServiceGrease Line JettingThe line between the kitchen and the trap coats with grease no matter how good the trap is…Every other monthSee the plan 
12×per yearPLAN C-04Food ServiceKitchen Floor DrainsKitchen floor drains collect food, grease and moisture. A regular clean-and-sanitize visit keeps them sanitary and flowing.MonthlySee the plan 
✦timedPLAN E-07OutdoorRecords & RemindersA plan only works if it keeps happening. We keep the record and send the reminder, so you…Seasonal or eventSee the plan Read more on this topic.
GUIDE 13Restaurants & Food ServiceGrease Trap Maintenance Schedule GuideHow often to pump, what the quarter-full rule means and what records to keep.2 min read GUIDE 15Restaurants & Food ServiceFOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) Management BasicsThe basics of keeping grease out of the sewer, for kitchens of any size.2 min read 
GUIDE 18Restaurants & Food ServiceInspections & Drain Records for KitchensWhat to keep on file, and why a tidy record is the easiest way to pass a question.2 min read Grease Trap Service FAQ.
What is the quarter-full rule?
It is a common guideline that a trap should be serviced before grease and solids fill about a quarter of its capacity. Our calculator turns it into a planning interval.
Do you dispose of the waste?
Ask us about how the waste is handled, and we explain before the visit.
What if my trap is outdoors?
We service in-floor and outdoor traps, and tell you what we need for access.
Grease Trap Service across Middle Tennessee.
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