How often should I pump my grease trap?
The answer ranges from every 14 days to every 180 days. The average restaurant cleans their grease trap between every 60 and every 90 days for a large outdoor grease trap. Indoor grease traps should really be pumped between every 30-60 days.
Check out our list of NC municipalities that all have their own distinct requirements. You should pump at least as frequently as they require and perhaps more frequently based on the volume of your business. Liquid rising up out of your grease trap or backing into your kitchen through your drains is a good sign that you need to increase your pumping frequency.
Raleigh
FOG Coordinator: Stephen Calverly
Phone: 919-996-2334
Pumping Frequency: Indoor interceptors: every 30 days, for exterior traps it is recommended traps be pumped when 75% retention capacity has been reached. That is typically 60-90 days
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Cary
FOG Coordinator: Maria Vanderloop
Phone: 919-319-4564
Pumping Frequency: 60 Days
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Apex
FOG Coordinator: David Harding
Phone: 919-249-3366
Pumping Frequency: 30 Days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Holly Springs
FOG Coordinator: Brendan Reeser
Phone: 919-577-3151
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Clayton
FOG Coordinator: Brandon Carroll
Phone: 919-218-1137
Pumping Frequency: 60 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Fuquay Varina
FOG Coordinator: Chris Grimes
Phone: 919-753-1013
Pumping Frequency: No time interval
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Hillsborough
FOG Coordinator: Troy Miller
Phone: 919-732-9459
Pumping Frequency: 60 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Durham County
FOG Coordinator: Amy Moore
Phone: 919-560-9035
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Fayetville (PWC)
FOG Coordinator: Tim Davis
Phone: 910-223-4699
Pumping Frequency: 60 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Sanford
FOG Coordinator: Sarah Jordan
Phone: 919-777-1783
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Durham City
FOG Coordinator: Tyrone Battle
Phone: 919-560-4381 ext. 35556
Pumping Frequency: No time interval
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Greensboro
FOG Coordinator: David Phlegra
Phone: 336-373-2055
Pumping Frequency: 90 days (suggested)
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Burlington
FOG Coordinator: Kristi King
Phone: 336-222-5133
Pumping Frequency: No time interval
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High Point
FOG Coordinator: Carrie Hyler
Phone: 336-883-3090
Pumping Frequency: 90 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Smithfield
FOG Coordinator: Tim Edgerton
Phone: 919-934-2798
Pumping Frequency: 60 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Rocky Mount
FOG Coordinator: Alex Summer
Phone: 252-972-1290
Pumping Frequency: 60 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Wilson
FOG Coordinator: Laura Pruitt
Phone: 252-399-2499
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Henderson
FOG Coordinator: Andy Perkinson
Phone: 252-431-6030
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Charlotte (Charlotte Water)
FOG Coordinator: CW Env Services
Phone: 704-336-4407
Pumping Frequency: 90 days (suggested)
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Cabarrus County
FOG Coordinator: James Sims
Phone: 704-788-4164
Pumping Frequency: 90 days (suggested)
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Gastonia
FOG Coordinator: Greg Johnson
Phone: 704-854-6669
Pumping Frequency: No time interval
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Statesville
FOG Coordinator: Brandy Johnson
Phone: 704-878-3438
Pumping Frequency: 90 days (suggested)
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Asheville (MSD)
FOG Coordinator: Shannon Bergeon
Phone: 828-254-9646
Pumping Frequency: 90 days (suggested)
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Greenville (GUC)
FOG Coordinator: Dana Castelow
Phone: 252-551-1551
Pumping Frequency: 90 days (suggested)
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Winston Salem
FOG Coordinator: Michael Gearren
Phone: 336-727-8000
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site
Wilmington (CFPUA)
FOG Coordinator: Maggie Butler
Phone: 910-332-6558
Pumping Frequency: 30 days
Website (Code or Ordinance): Visit Site