COMMERCIAL GREASE TRAP SERVICE
Grease trap service that keeps your kitchen moving.
Dependable grease trap cleaning and maintenance for commercial kitchens in Frederick and the surrounding area. Stay ready for service with a team that works around your schedule.
Grease Trap Cleaning
Routine cleaning to remove accumulated fats, oils, grease, and settled solids from commercial grease traps.
Grease Trap Pumping
Scheduled pump-out service for restaurants, commercial kitchens, and other food-service facilities.
Grease Interceptor Pumping
Service requests for larger exterior grease interceptors and higher-volume commercial systems.
Scheduled Maintenance
Recurring service requests for businesses that need ongoing grease trap or interceptor maintenance.
Emergency Service Requests
Service requests involving backups, strong odors, overflows, slow drainage, or other urgent grease-related issues.
Grease Trap Repair
Requests involving damaged, leaking, malfunctioning, or poorly performing grease traps and interceptors.
FREDERICK FOG COMPLIANCE
The 25% Rule
Grease traps and interceptors should be serviced before accumulated grease and settled solids exceed approximately 25% of the effective liquid depth of the unit.
Routine Pumping
Frederick’s FOG program generally requires grease traps and interceptors to be maintained on a regular schedule. Many systems require service at least every 90 days unless a different frequency is approved or required.
Maintenance Records
Food-service establishments should maintain records showing grease trap or interceptor cleaning and pumping and make those records available when required.
Need Scheduled Grease Trap Service?
Submit a service request for routine pumping, recurring maintenance, or grease interceptor service in Frederick and surrounding Frederick County areas.
REQUEST SERVICE
COMMERCIAL FOOD-SERVICE FACILITIES
WHEN TO REQUEST SERVICE
CALL 240-394-8377
Slow or frequently backing-up drains
Strong or persistent grease odors
Visible grease buildup
Overflowing grease trap or interceptor
Recurring drain backups
Missed or unknown service interval
Upcoming inspection or compliance review
Recently acquired property with unknown maintenance history
SIMPLE SERVICE REQUEST PROCESS
01
Call or Submit a Request
Tell us the type of grease trap, interceptor, pumping, cleaning, maintenance, or repair service you need.
02
Provide the Service Location
Provide the Frederick-area business address along with your contact information and any known service details.
03
Service Availability Is Reviewed
Your request will be reviewed for provider availability and follow-up based on the service type and location.
LOCAL SERVICE AREA
Commercial grease trap and interceptor service requests can be submitted for businesses throughout Frederick and surrounding Frederick County communities.
Service availability varies.
Frederick
Walkersville
Urbana
New Market
Middletown
Brunswick
Ijamsville
Thurmont
COMMON QUESTIONS
How often should a grease trap be pumped in Frederick?
Service frequency depends on the size of the trap, the volume of grease produced, and applicable local requirements. Frederick’s Fats, Oils & Grease program generally requires traps and interceptors to be serviced before grease and solids exceed approximately 25% of the effective liquid depth, with many systems requiring service at least every 90 days unless another frequency is approved or required.
Who needs grease trap cleaning?
Restaurants, bars, cafeterias, bakeries, grocery stores, hotels, schools, hospitals, church kitchens, and other commercial food-service facilities may require routine grease trap or interceptor maintenance.
What is the difference between a grease trap and a grease interceptor?
A grease trap is typically a smaller unit located closer to kitchen fixtures, while a grease interceptor is generally a larger system designed to handle higher wastewater volumes. Both separate fats, oils, grease, and solids from wastewater before it enters the sewer system.
What happens if a grease trap gets too full?
Excessive buildup can reduce the effectiveness of the system and contribute to odors, slow drainage, backups, overflows, and potential compliance issues.
Do Frederick businesses need to keep maintenance records?
Yes. Food-service establishments should maintain records of grease trap or interceptor cleaning and pumping and make those records available when required.
Can a business clean its own grease trap?
Some qualifying grease traps may be eligible for self-cleaning under local requirements, but specific authorization, maintenance procedures, training, and proper waste disposal may apply. Businesses should confirm the requirements that apply to their facility.
Can I request recurring grease trap service?
Yes. Service requests can be submitted for recurring grease trap or interceptor maintenance. Availability and scheduling depend on the participating service provider and the requirements of the facility.
Can I request emergency grease trap pumping?
Yes. If you are experiencing a backup, overflow, strong odor, or other urgent grease-related issue, call 240-394-8377 or submit a service request. Provider availability varies by location and service need.
REQUEST SERVICE
CALL 240-394-8377
Please be ready to provide your business name, service address, and a brief description of the grease trap or interceptor service needed.