Grease Trap Pumping in Florida
Restaurants and commercial kitchens use grease traps or interceptors to catch fats, oils and grease before they reach the sewer or septic system. Traps must be pumped on a schedule; local utilities set the rules.
When do you need grease trap pumping?
- Slow kitchen drains
- Grease odors
- Grease and solids filling more than a quarter of the trap
- A utility inspection is due
What does grease trap pumping include?
- Pumping and cleaning the trap or interceptor
- Checking the inlet and outlet
- A service record
How much does grease trap pumping cost?
$100–$900: grease trap pumping, per visit (small indoor trap to outdoor interceptor; national guides). Published cost ranges; your quote depends on the size of the job, access and the system's condition.
What drives the price
- Size: a small indoor trap costs far less per visit than a large outdoor interceptor (published ranges span about $100–$900 per visit).
- Frequency: busier kitchens need more frequent pumping.
- Local rules: the City of Tampa, for example, requires cleaning once grease and solids take up more than 25% of capacity, and requires grease traps to be cleaned at least once a week.
Sources: The Grease Co., Freeline Plumbing Services. Figures last checked November 2026. Full breakdown in the Florida septic cost guide.
How the job usually works
- The trap or interceptor is opened and pumped out.
- Walls, baffles and the inlet and outlet are cleaned.
- The waste is hauled for disposal.
- You get a service record; many utilities ask to see one.
Florida rules and practical points
- Grease trap rules are set by the local utility or city.
- The City of Tampa requires cleaning once grease and solids take up more than 25% of capacity, and grease traps at least once a week.
Sources and detail: Florida septic regulations.
Questions to ask septic companies about grease trap pumping
- How often should my trap be pumped for our kitchen volume?
- What service records will you provide for the utility?
- Is disposal included in the price?
- Do you offer a regular service contract?
More on reading quotes side by side: how to compare septic quotes.
Grease Trap Pumping companies by city
26 listings in this directory offer grease trap pumping somewhere in Florida. The table shows how many serve each city we cover, including companies that work statewide. Orlando has the most (15), and St. Cloud the fewest (5).
Wondering about price? See the Florida septic cost guide.
Grease Trap Pumping: common questions
How often must a grease trap be pumped?
It depends on the kitchen and the local utility. The City of Tampa, for example, requires cleaning once fats, oils, grease and solids take up more than 25% of capacity, and requires grease traps to be cleaned at least once a week.
Who sets grease trap rules?
Your local utility or city. Ask the company what your utility requires.