How often should a commercial grease trap be cleaned?
−Most commercial grease traps need cleaning every 1-3 months depending on cooking volume. The industry standard is the 25% rule — when FOG accumulation reaches 25% of trap capacity, it needs service. High-volume restaurants with heavy frying may need monthly pumping. TruShine assesses your specific operation during the free facility assessment, sets the optimal frequency, and manages your schedule automatically so you never have to track it.
How much does commercial grease trap cleaning cost?
−Pricing is based on trap size: XS indoor traps (up to 50 gal) start at $325, small (51-100 gal) at $350, medium (101-300 gal) at $425, large (301-750 gal) at $550, XL outdoor interceptors (751-1,500 gal) at $750, and XXL (1,500+ gal) at $1,050. All prices include pumping, interior cleaning, compliant disposal, and digital service documentation. Multi-location contract pricing is available.
What happens if I don't clean my grease trap?
−Neglected grease traps cause compounding problems: sewer line backups that flood your kitchen, FOG violations with fines from $1,000 to $10,000+ per occurrence (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties actively enforce), environmental violations from grease entering the municipal sewer system, health department citations, foul odors that drive away customers, and potential forced closure until violations are corrected.
Does TruShine handle waste disposal?
+Yes. All grease trap waste is transported to licensed disposal facilities in full compliance with EPA and local environmental regulations. You receive a digital service report documenting the pumping volume, disposal destination, and compliance status. No waste is left on your property.
Can I bundle grease trap with hood cleaning?
+Yes — and most clients do. Bundling hood cleaning and grease trap service under one contract gives you one vendor, one invoice, one compliance calendar, and one point of accountability for both fire risk and FOG risk. We also offer the full Compliance Shield bundle which adds UCO management for complete kitchen compliance coverage.
