How much does it cost to clean a grease trap?
Cost of grease trap cleaning depends on the size of your grease trap which can be as small as 50L and as big as 5000L. Here we have provided a guide on grease trap cleaning prices:
The average cost for cleaning a grease trap is anywhere between $120 to $5000.
The prices above are only an indication for common size grease traps and can be used as a general guide. For the exact prices, please contact CSA Operations.
How often should grease traps be pumped out?
The frequency is usually set by your local water authority. It depends on different factors such as the size of your grease trap, size of your business and type of food you serve. Below We have provided you with an indication which can be used as a general guide only:
Commonly, businesses that are located in Victoria should clean their grease traps at least once every 3 months. The busier your commercial kitchen, cafe or restaurant is, the more frequent cleaning is required.
If you refuse to install or maintain your grease trap, you will be fined by the local council, due to the damage grease does to public sewers.
