Category: Grease Trap Management

Following a regular grease trap maintenance schedule is important for ensuring steady capabilities. You should get your grease traps serviced every 30 to 90 days. The particular interval depends on two factors: Most of the maintenance work focuses on grease trap pumping. In this article, you will learn exactly what this is and what its…

When running a restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina bad smells coming from your kitchen could cause you to lose customers. A restaurant that doesn’t have a good smell will leave a bad impression and thus be bad for business. The last thing any restaurant wants is to have the rancid smell of rotting food in…

Grease traps are a must have for any commercial kitchen. Cooking fats harden in the pipes, leading to a steady fat accumulation. When your kitchen doesn’t have a grease trap, the risk for sewer blockages increases tremendously. Installing a grease trap is the first step towards a more worry-free and sustainable kitchen operation. Nevertheless, installing…

Do you have oil going down the drains of your Raleigh restaurant? Did you know that cooking fats can easily harden in the pipes? This process leads to fat accumulation. According to the EPA, grease buildup is the number one cause for sewer blockages. Sewer blockages are not the only problem. The grease found in wastewater…

If you own a busy commercial restaurant in North Carolina, then you’ve probably had your fair share of grease-trap related experiences. Often, these experiences are not good. One big reason for that is maintenance. A poorly maintained grease trap can lead to a lot of issues. In order to avoid any of these issues, you…

In any restaurant, the kitchen is often the most important part of the business. That’s because it’s where the magic happens. Everyone walking into a restaurant is there to eat. Keeping your commercial kitchen clean and healthy at all times is obviously a health and safety requirement. The busier the kitchens, the more effort and time…

On specific days, like Christmas or Valentines Day, restaurants can see an unusual amount of traffic. Not to mention, people love going out to eat during the summer time. As a restaurant owner, you must be adequately prepared for these busy times. Preparations for peak seasons include prepping the kitchen, staff and restaurant appliances so…

If you run a commercial food establishment, you certainly know that a grease trap is necessary. A grease trap helps to reduce fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) from entering drains and the sewerage system. In addition, it helps protect a building’s interior and exterior plumbing devices. That said, not all grease traps are created equal. That’s why…

If you are in the process of setting up a commercial kitchen, one thing is certain: you need either a grease trap or a grease interceptor. Essentially, these two devices work by preventing fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from interfering with other parts of a restaurant’s plumbing. There are some key differences between grease traps…

The purpose of this article is not to tell you exactly how much it would cost for Greasecycle to pump out a trap. If you want a quote for our service, please give us a call. Rather, the purpose of this article is to give you a rough idea of the industry average of grease trap pumping…