Sutton's Cleaning Service

Most houses with a septic tank will also have a grease trap. The grease trap is typically a small square or round cement or polyethylene tank positioned close to the kitchen. The grease trap consists of an inlet pipe coming from the kitchen and an outlet pipe for the excess effluent water going to the septic tank.

The grease trap will generally require pumping out every 6 to 12 months. The required frequency depends on the volume of solid waste entering the system. Using a sink waste catcher and avoiding putting solid oily waste down the kitchen sink will extend the grease traps service frequency. Some grease traps may contain a plastic basket inserted inside the tank that can be emptied by hand.

We recommend regular visual inspections to ensure the grease trap water level is not above the inlet or outlet pipes and there is minimal build-up of solids.