Grease Trap Cleaning in Scottsdale, AZ
Licensed, scheduled grease trap pumping and cleaning for Scottsdale restaurants, bars, and commercial kitchens. We keep your lines clear, your inspections passing, and your kitchen open during service.
Grease trap service that keeps you compliant
Old Town Scottsdale is one of Arizona's densest restaurant and bar districts, and those kitchens cannot afford a backed-up line during a busy night. We handle the grease so you can handle the guests.
On your schedule
Recurring 30, 60, or 90 day service timed around your slow hours, so cleaning never interrupts a shift.
Inspection ready
We pump to code, clean the trap fully, and leave a service manifest for your health inspector and records.
Full haul-off
Grease, fats, oils, and solids are pumped and hauled to a licensed disposal site, not just skimmed off the top.
Our Scottsdale grease trap cleaning process
A clean, documented process built for busy commercial kitchens.
Inspect & measure
We check trap size, grease load, and line condition before we start, so the service fits your kitchen.
Full pump-out
The entire trap is pumped, not skimmed, removing built-up fats, oils, grease, and settled solids.
Clean & scrape
Walls, baffles, and screens are scraped and cleaned so the trap works at full capacity again.
Document & haul
We provide a service manifest and haul the waste to a licensed facility, keeping you compliant.
Grease trap rules for Scottsdale food service
Scottsdale restaurants fall under the City of Scottsdale and Maricopa County fats, oils, and grease (FOG) program. Staying compliant is straightforward when your trap is serviced and documented on a regular schedule.
What Scottsdale kitchens need to know
- The 25 percent rule. Grease traps generally must be pumped before combined grease and solids reach 25 percent of the trap's liquid depth. High-volume kitchens hit that mark faster.
- Manifests are required. Scottsdale food service establishments must keep records showing the trap was pumped and the waste hauled to a licensed facility. We leave a manifest after every visit.
- Interceptors sized to the kitchen. Larger kitchens use in-ground interceptors that hold hundreds of gallons and need full pump-outs, not surface skimming, to pass inspection.
- Licensed disposal only. Grease cannot go into the sewer or the trash. We haul it to a permitted facility, which keeps you on the right side of the ordinance.
Why Scottsdale kitchens see grease problems
A busy dining scene
From Old Town Scottsdale's restaurant and nightlife district to the resort kitchens along Scottsdale Road, the area packs a huge number of high-volume kitchens, and volume means grease.
Arizona hard water
Hard water leaves mineral scale in drain lines that grease clings to, narrowing pipes and speeding up the backups a full trap causes.
Long, warm runs
Warm kitchen wastewater travels a long way to the main in many Scottsdale plazas. Grease cools and hardens along that run, so a clean trap is your first defense.
Signs your Scottsdale grease trap needs service
Slow kitchen drains
Sinks and floor drains backing up during service usually mean the trap is full and overflowing into the line.
Foul odors
A rotten or sour smell from drains signals grease breakdown in an overdue trap that needs pumping.
Failed inspection
Missing manifests or an overloaded trap can fail a health inspection. We get you back to compliant fast.
Grease trap cleaning cost in Scottsdale
Typical ranges below. Your exact price depends on trap size, grease load, and access. We always quote upfront, no surprises.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Small trap pump & clean (up to 40 gal) | $175 – $300 |
| Standard trap (50 – 100 gal) | $300 – $550 |
| Large / in-ground interceptor (500+ gal) | $600 – $1,200+ |
| Recurring scheduled service | Discounted per visit |
| Line jetting add-on (grease-clogged line) | $250 – $500 |
Scottsdale commercial areas we serve
We cover restaurants and commercial kitchens across Scottsdale, including:
Grease trap cleaning questions
How often should a Scottsdale restaurant clean its grease trap?
Most kitchens are on a 30 to 90 day cycle, and many rules require the trap stay under 25 percent grease and solids. High-volume kitchens often need monthly service. We help you set a schedule that keeps you compliant.
How much does grease trap cleaning cost in Scottsdale?
A small under-sink trap typically runs $175 to $300, a standard trap $300 to $550, and a large in-ground interceptor $600 to $1,200 or more. Recurring service is discounted per visit.
Do you provide a manifest for health inspections?
Yes. Every service includes a documented manifest showing the date, volume pumped, and licensed disposal, which is what health inspectors ask to see.
Can you clean the trap without closing my kitchen?
Yes. We schedule around your slow hours or off-hours so service does not interrupt a shift.
Does Scottsdale require restaurants to have a grease trap?
Yes. Food service establishments that produce fats, oils, and grease are required to have and maintain a grease trap or interceptor under the local FOG program, and to keep service records available for inspection.
Where does the grease go after you pump it?
We haul the pumped grease and solids to a licensed disposal or rendering facility and document it on your manifest. It never goes into the sewer or trash.
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Keep your Scottsdale kitchen running clean
Book a grease trap cleaning or set up a recurring schedule. Licensed, documented, and worked around your hours.
Call (602) 587-0191