Dallas Grease Trap Cleaning
Need Grease Traps Cleaned at Your Restaurant?
We offer a professional grease trap cleaning service in Dallas and its surrounding areas within a large radius. Our team will empty and clean out the grease trap and safely dispose of the waste oil according to DEC and EPA standards at whatever frequency you need. You may contact us to set an appointment at a time that is convenient for your staff, we’ll suck out the grease, clean the entire unit, and use water to check for proper flow. Whether it’s a gravity-based or a hydro mechanical grease trap, our skilled crew has the years of experience to handle and maintain it with care. We are much more than waste removal company as well because each of our team members is certified to inspect, install, build, and repair all grease containment and restaurant hood systems.
Type of Grease Traps
Hydromechanical Grease Trap (HGT)
This is passive grease interceptor that’s installed directly under the sink and can handle multiple gallons of wastewater per minute. Wastewater enters through the drain, an internal baffle separates water from waste. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) rises to the top. Anything hard sinks to the bottom. Water passes through, while everything else is separated to be disposed of. It’s got a low upfront cost to install and it’s easy to maintain on a weekly or monthly basis, but it has a smaller capacity and doesn’t work well for high-volume kitchens. Hydromechanical grease traps are ideal for small kitchens.
Gravity Grease Interceptor (GGI)
This is an outdoor grease trap, often a large underground tank holding up to 2,500 gallons, that is installed before the sewer connection to ensure it catches all the waste. The primayr benefits are the massive capacity and the duration of use before it needs to be emptied. FOG will float to the top, and anything solid will settle to the bottom. Water is controlled with baffles and multiple chambers. Downsides include the large installation cost and excavation required to install it. Gravity grease interceptors are ideal for standard restaurants.
Automatic Grease Removal Unit (AGRU)
Automatic grease removal units intercept grease mechanically using heating and skimming mechanisms. The heating element inside the unit liquefies the fats, oils, and grease, which then flows into a skimmer that pulls it into a separate collection container. This type of grease trap requires less pumping because of its active removal ability, but there is a high installation cost, it requires occasional part maintenance, and it needs electricity to run. AGRU’s are the perfect grease management solution for high-volume kitchens.
Solids Interceptor
A pre-interceptor is a tank installed before the grease interceptor that collects any food pieces before they enter the grease trap. It’s cheap to install and it protects the main trap by reducing maintenance costs. Solids interceptors can and should be used be all kitchens because they extend the working life of the primart grease removal system.
Grease Recovery Device
This is a mini, eco-friendly version of the AGRU that separates grease into a separate container for recycling purposes.
Professional Commercial Kitchen Grease Trap Services
Simply emptying a grease trap and moving on is not the way to go. Grease accumulates on the walls throughout the unit, and food particles build up over time as well. That’s the main reason for the nasty smell that your staff probably complains about when it’s nearing the regular maintenance window. Using a high-powered vacuum, we’ll remove all traces of grease, waste oil, and food particles. Then, we’ll use FDA-approved sanitizing chemicals to clean everything so it’s spotless. Hiring a professional grease removal company ensures that your Dallas restaurant or commercial kitchen is in full compliance with all Department of Environmental Protection regulations and your system is in top working shape. Failure to properly maintain the unit can result in city violations and substantial fines that you want to avoid. Call Dallas Hood Cleaning today for a free estimate.