Grease trap questions from Emory kitchens
Why does a grease trap matter more on septic than on city sewer?
On municipal sewer a failed trap gives you a blocked line and a bill. On septic the grease reaches your own tank and then your own drain field, and a grease-fouled field is a replacement job, not a cleaning job. In Rains County that is the common case, not the rare one.
Do you install grease traps as well as clean them?
Yes. We install grease traps, clean them, and keep them on a maintenance schedule. If you are opening a kitchen or your current trap is undersized for what you actually cook, we can size and put in the right one rather than handing you off to someone else.
How often does a grease trap in Emory need cleaning?
Most commercial kitchens fall between 30 and 90 days. High-volume fryers and heavy prep push it toward 30; a small cafe with limited cooking can often run longer. Your local health inspector may set a minimum, and the trap’s own fill rate settles the rest.
Do you service Emory kitchens outside normal hours?
Yes. Most kitchens prefer a pump-out before opening or after close, and someone answers our phone any hour. If a trap backs up mid-service, call and we will come.