Grease Trap & Waste Oil Management

Waste Cooking Oil Disposal in NYC – Why It’s Important for Restaurant Owners Used cooking oil in a pot. In NYC, it’s illegal for restaurants to pour such oil down the drain. They must store it for collection by licensed haulers. Proper waste oil disposal is a behind-the-scenes task that every New York City restaurant...

Grease Trap Installation in NYC: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know (And How Green Oil Can Help) Grease traps aren’t just a good idea — they’re the law. In NYC, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mandates that all food service establishments generating FOG must have a properly installed and maintained grease trap (also called...

Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning Frequency & Safe Cooking Oil Disposal: Staying Compliant and Sustainable Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning and Regular commercial grease trap maintenance is not just an operational chore – it’s a legal requirement and an environmental responsibility. Food establishments must clean their commercial grease traps frequently to prevent clogs, foul odors, and costly...

How Often Should You Clean Your Grease Trap? A Guide to DEP Laws How often should you clean your grease traps? For restaurants and other foodservice businesses, keeping grease traps clean isn’t just a best practice—it’s a legal requirement. Accumulated fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can block pipes, harm local water systems, and lead to...