Grease Trap Cleaning Sydney

Sydney Water recommends grease traps be cleaned when they are 25% full of grease and solids. High-volume commercial kitchens may require monthly cleaning while smaller cafes may only need quarterly servicing. Jayco Plumbing assesses your trap size, kitchen volume and grease accumulation rate to recommend an appropriate schedule. Call 0485 900 361 to arrange an inspection.

An uncleaned grease trap overflows, sending fats, oils and grease into Sydney's sewer system. This can result in heavy fines from Sydney Water and local council, downstream sewer blockages, kitchen drain backups during service and serious health and hygiene violations. Regular cleaning is both a legal requirement and essential for uninterrupted kitchen operations across Sydney food premises.

Yes. New grease trap installations require approval from Sydney Water and must be completed by a licensed plumber. Jayco Plumbing handles the full process including sizing, installation, connection and compliance documentation. Call 0485 900 361 for a consultation - we manage the entire approval and installation process for new commercial kitchens and fitouts across Greater Sydney.

Grease trap size is determined by the number of meal covers served per day, the type of food being prepared and the drain line volume. Sydney Water provides minimum capacity guidelines. An undersized trap fills too quickly and is a compliance risk. Jayco Plumbing can assess your kitchen and recommend the correct trap size before installation to ensure you remain compliant at all trading volumes.

Yes. Every Jayco Plumbing grease trap service includes a written service record noting the date, trap condition, waste volume removed and work completed. These records are provided for your council compliance file. Call 0485 900 361 to arrange a scheduled maintenance program with full documentation - essential for restaurants, cafes and food businesses across Greater Sydney.

Standard under-sink and small in-ground grease trap cleaning typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. Larger commercial interceptors may take two to three hours depending on size and grease accumulation. Jayco Plumbing schedules grease trap cleaning outside peak trading hours to minimise kitchen disruption. Call 0485 900 361 to arrange a time that suits your business operation.

A grease trap is typically a small under-sink unit used in lower-volume food businesses. A grease interceptor is a larger in-ground or external unit designed for high-volume commercial kitchens such as restaurants, hotels and institutional caterers. Both intercept fats, oils and grease before they enter the sewer. Jayco Plumbing services both types across all sizes for commercial premises in Sydney.

Grease trap waste is classified as trade waste and must be disposed of at a licensed facility in accordance with Sydney Water and EPA requirements. Jayco Plumbing removes all waste and disposes of it compliantly - you are not responsible for disposal logistics. We provide waste removal documentation as part of every service for your council compliance records.

Yes. When a grease trap is full and overflows, fats and oils pass directly into the drainage system where they solidify and cause serious downstream sewer blockages. These can affect not just your property but neighbouring premises connected to the same sewer line. Jayco Plumbing provides emergency grease trap service to resolve overflows quickly and prevent further damage to your drainage system.

Yes. Sydney Water requires all commercial premises that prepare or serve food to install and maintain an approved grease trap or interceptor, regardless of size. Even small cafes, bakeries and food trucks operating from a fixed premises must comply. Jayco Plumbing can advise on the appropriate grease trap type and size for your specific business and organise installation and ongoing maintenance.