Any restaurant or commercial kitchen should have a dependable grease trap maintenance and cleaning plan. Not only is it a requirement to comply with local watershed management ordinances, but it also offers significant long-term savings.

By maximizing the longevity of your grease traps through consistent maintenance and leveraging fryer oil recycling services, you can offset costs and enhance the sustainability of your operations.

Best Practices for Grease Trap Maintenance

Regular Cleaning Schedule:

• Daily: Scrape food scraps and excess grease from dishes before washing.
• Weekly: Inspect the grease trap for any signs of buildup and request service if necessary.
• Biweekly/Every 90 Days: Schedule a thorough cleaning by a professional service at the appropriate intervals for your grease traps/grease interceptors or whenever your grease trap nears 25 percent FOG volume.

Employee Training:

• Educate staff on the importance of proper grease disposal and routine maintenance.
• Implement standard operating procedures for kitchen hygiene and FOG management.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain a log of cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Keep receipts and manifests from professional cleaning services to ensure compliance and for future reference.
• Ensure your licensed grease trap cleaning company is sending manifests to your local regulator for compliance purposes.

Leveraging Fryer Oil Recycling

One of the most effective ways to offset the costs of grease trap maintenance is by getting a fair price on fryer oil recycling.

Providers like Southern Green Industries collect waste fryer oil from your restaurant, recycle it and pay you for the waste oil. This can significantly reduce the overall cost of grease trap maintenance and cleaning and is the most environmentally responsible approach to fryer oil disposal.

At Southern Green Inc., we are proud to be Georgia’s greenest grease trap cleaning and fryer oil recycling company. The cooking oil we collect is recycled into clean-burning biodiesel, which is used to fuel our vehicles.

Implementing Fryer Oil Recycling

To get started with fryer oil recycling, follow these steps:

Research Local Recycling Programs:

• Identify reputable recycling companies in your area. Since 2007, our team at Southern Green Inc. has been serving the Atlanta area with our clean and environmentally friendly fryer oil recycling services.
• Compare their terms, rates and services to find the best fit for your business. Southern Green Inc. offers free oil containers of 5 to 500 gallons and can install an integrated oil management system (iOMS) to make fryer oil disposal safe, convenient and fast.

Set Up Collection Procedures:

• Designate a secure storage area for waste fryer oil.
• Make sure staff are trained on proper disposal methods to prevent contamination. Here at Southern Green Inc. in Atlanta, we handle everything from providing custom containers to regular pickup.

Schedule Regular Pickups:

• Coordinate with the recycling company for regular oil pickups.
• Monitor the volume of waste oil to adjust the pickup schedule as needed.

Long-Term Benefits of Efficient Grease Trap Management

Beyond the immediate financial benefits, efficient grease trap management and fryer oil recycling offer long-term advantages such as:

• Improved Kitchen Efficiency: A well-maintained grease trap system ensures smooth kitchen operations, reducing downtime and improving productivity.
  
  
• Enhanced Reputation: Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance can enhance your restaurant's reputation and attract environmentally conscious customers.
  
  
• Reduced Risk of Emergencies: Regular maintenance prevents unexpected blockages and plumbing emergencies, saving you from costly repairs and potential business interruptions. Your business also won’t be the cause of sewer line blockages that might lead to dangerous, business-disrupting backups that could affect your neighbors and community.

Reap the Benefits of Long-Term Savings With Our Atlanta Grease Trap Management Services

Start optimizing your grease trap maintenance and receive fryer oil recycling services today to reap the rewards of long-term savings and sustainability.

Get your free quote today at Southern Green Inc. or give us a call at (404) 419-6887.