If you run a restaurant, cafe, roadhouse or any commercial kitchen, your grease trap does a vital job: it catches fats, oils and grease before they reach the sewer or your septic system. When it isn't cleaned regularly, it stops working — and that's when the odours, blockages and compliance problems start.
What grease trap cleaning involves
We pump out the full contents of the trap — the floating grease layer, the settled solids and the liquid in between — then check the trap's condition so small issues are caught before they become expensive ones. The waste is carted away as controlled waste for licensed disposal; nothing goes back into your drains or the environment.
- Full pump-out of grease, solids and liquid — not just skimming
- Condition check of the trap at every service
- Waste removed by licensed operators for compliant disposal
- Service records you can show your council or health inspector
- Odour reduction and prevention of costly blockages and backups
Why regular cleaning matters
Health and water authorities require food businesses to keep grease traps maintained, and an overflowing trap can put you in breach — or shut your kitchen down. Regular cleaning keeps your plumbing running efficiently, prevents grease from reaching the sewer or your leach drains, and protects you from emergency call-out costs.
How often a trap needs cleaning depends on its size and how busy your kitchen is. Many businesses are on a quarterly cycle; busy kitchens with smaller traps need servicing more often. We'll look at your setup and put you on a schedule that keeps the trap compliant without paying for cleans you don't need.
Scheduled or emergency service
Most of our grease trap work is scheduled — we turn up on the agreed cycle so you never have to think about it. But when a trap backs up or overflows unexpectedly, we also provide emergency cleans to get your kitchen back up and running quickly.
Local and licensed
Chittering Septic Service is owner-operated and licensed for controlled waste removal (Lic No T149, PL 9101, GF 16106). We service commercial kitchens across Chittering, Swan, Wanneroo, Gingin, Midland, Victoria Plains, Wongan Hills, Toodyayand surrounds. Call 0429 933 407 or emailadmin@mlws.au to set up a servicing schedule.
