Grease Trap Emptying
Grease traps need regular emptying to ensure they do not become clogged and blocked. As with any form of waste there must be full traceability in the form of a waste transfer note to ensure the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) has been correctly disposed of within regulation guidelines.
Nearly half a million tonnes of grease and fat enter the UK sewerage system every year. Grease sticks to pipe walls, which can eventually lead to blockages while fats and oils damage waste water treatment equipment, costing municipalities millions in repairs every year. If allowed to enter a natural water course, fats, oils and grease (FOG) can cause serious damage to the environment.
For these reasons, legislation ensuring that the correct FOG management is used by food service operators is now being heavily enforced. Polluters can face large fines or even closure if FOG waste isn’t managed effectively.
Fortunately, grease management systems such as grease traps and gravity grease traps are readily available. They’re often the first-choice FOG management solution for kitchen operators but how do you empty and clean them?
Grease traps need regular emptying to ensure they do not become clogged and blocked. As with any form of waste there must be full traceability in the form of a waste transfer note to ensure the FOG has been correctly disposed of within regulation guidelines.
