ADD-ON SERVICE
GREASE TRAP CLEANING AND HAULING.
Pumping, cleaning, and hauling FOG (fats, oils, grease) from under-sink interceptors and exterior 1,000–2,500 gallon grease traps. Separate equipment (vacuum truck, DOT hazmat routing) but the same customer.
Typical pricing: $175–$650 per service for an under-sink trap; $450–$1,200 for a 1,000-gal exterior trap
BUNDLING
Why operators pair this with hood cleaning
Every restaurant that needs hood cleaning also needs grease trap service. Partnering with a local hauler and taking a referral fee is an easy starting point; owning the trucks is a larger capital play ($80–$150k for a used vac truck).
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Four things the marketing copy won't tell you
FOG disposal is regulated — you cannot dump this at a landfill
Most markets require an approved disposal facility and a manifest for every load
Local sewer authority inspects traps at their own cadence — a cleaning schedule + records is your defense
Stay away unless you understand DOT hazmat routing or are willing to partner with someone who does
HIRING CHECKLIST
What to ask before you hire
✓Licensed liquid waste hauler (state-dependent)
✓Written disposal manifest delivered with every invoice
✓Proof of dumping at an approved facility
✓Scheduled service plan with a fixed cadence
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