Grease Trap and Graywater Management Compliance Checklist
Grease traps prevent FOG blockages in municipal sewer systems. This compliance checklist ensures grease trap maintenance, pumping frequency, and disposal documentation meet local pretreatment requirements.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Facilities Manager / EHS Coordinator
- Total Items: 36
Grease Trap Inspection
Inspect grease trap condition and accumulation.
- Grease layer less than 25% of trap capacity (25% rule)?
- Inlet and outlet baffles intact and not blocked?
- Trap cover accessible and secure?
- No evidence of grease trap bypass?
- Only permitted drain connections entering grease trap?
- Pumping schedule meets local authority minimum frequency?
Pumping and Hauler Compliance
Verify licensed hauler used and manifests are current.
- Licensed grease trap pumping contractor used?
- Manifest or service receipt received from hauler at each pumping?
- Waste oil and grease disposal at permitted receiving facility?
- Manifests retained per local authority requirement (typically 3-5 years)?
- Trap completely pumped each service - no grease left behind?
- No biological or enzyme additives used as substitute for pumping?
FOG Best Management Practices
Verify FOG best management practices are in place.
- Kitchen staff trained to scrape plates and pans before washing?
- No hot liquid grease poured down drains?
- Cooking oil and fryer grease collected and recycled through licensed hauler?
- Grease-laden equipment dry wiped before washing?
- No chemical solvents used to dissolve grease in drains?
- FOG best management practice reminder posted in kitchen?
Pretreatment Permit Compliance
Verify pretreatment permit requirements are met.
- Industrial pretreatment or FOG permit current?
- Required self-monitoring reports submitted to sewer authority on schedule?
- No permit violation notices or inspection deficiencies outstanding?
- No strength surcharges for high FOG discharge?
- Pumping records accessible for sewer authority inspection?
- Grease trap sized adequately for current kitchen volume?
Used Cooking Oil Management
Verify used cooking oil is properly managed.
- Used cooking oil collected in covered, labeled container?
- Used cooking oil picked up by licensed recycler or bio-diesel processor?
- Outdoor oil storage container secured to prevent theft?
- No used oil spills near outdoor containers?
- Used oil recycler receipts retained for records?
- No used cooking oil poured into drains or sewer?
Documentation
Maintain required FOG compliance documentation.
- Pumping service log current with dates, hauler, and quantities?
- Hauler manifests on file minimum 3 years?
- Used cooking oil recycler receipts on file?
- Pretreatment permit and inspection records accessible?
- Staff FOG BMP training records on file?
- Annual FOG management program review completed?
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Why Use This Grease Trap and Graywater Management Compliance Checklist?
This grease trap and graywater management compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for facilities manager / ehs coordinator professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Grease Trap and Graywater Management Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Grease Trap Inspection, Pumping and Hauler Compliance, FOG Best Management Practices, Pretreatment Permit Compliance, Used Cooking Oil Management, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this Grease Trap and Graywater Management Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Facilities Manager / EHS Coordinator professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.