• Who is required to participate in the FOG Program? Any food service establishment, commercial/institutional kitchen that is connected to the JEA sewer system is required to participate in the FOG program. (This includes sandwich shops, ice cream parlors and smoothie shops)
• What are the requirements for my facility? 1) You must have a properly functioning grease trap. New facilities can be certified by any licensed plumber or a JEA Preferred Hauler. 2) You must have your grease trap/interceptor cleaned in accordance with the chart below. 3) You must submit a pump-out report no more than 5 business days after cleaning your trap/interceptor.
  

  Interceptor (750 gallons or over)	A minimum of every 90 days or more often if grease and solids levels reach 25% of the tank volume.
  Intermediate (50 gallons to 750 gallons)	A frequency not to exceed 30 days.
  Trap (less than 50 gallons)	A frequency not to exceed 15 days.

• What are JEA Preferred Haulers? JEA Preferred haulers are grease trap maintenance service providers who meet JEA’s criteria for grease trap maintenance and FOG Program report submission. You can see a listing of these companies below by clicking on the “JEA Preferred Hauler List.”
• What are the benefits of using a Preferred Hauler? There are several benefits of using a JEA Preferred hauler which help you to concentrate on your food service business rather than add another task to your already busy schedule. 1) JEA Preferred Haulers submit all required reports and maintenance records for your facility. 2) Any follow up inspections of your facility will be geared towards Preferred Hauler performance not your restaurant’s compliance. 3) Any discrepancies associated with report submission or grease trap maintenance will be handled directly through your preferred hauler.
• What records should I keep? All receipts and records associated with the maintenance of your grease trap must be kept on the premises for a minimum of 3 years.
• What are Best Management Practices (BMPs)? BMPs are requirements used to minimize grease and solids build-up in your grease trap. Following BMPs will reduce plumbing expenses and the disposal fees associated with the materials removed from your trap during maintenance. You can find a copy of the BMP Below.
• Can I use additives or enzymes? No. These prohibited chemicals act to break up the grease and allow it to pass through the interceptor and into the sewer system where it can reform and cause blockages.

How to Properly Clean your Small

Grease Trap

(units under 50 gallons)

Tool & Materials

1. A large trash can

2. 2 or 3 trash can liners/bags (thick or heavy duty)

3. Absorbent material (Floor dry available at auto parts store or clay kitty litter)

4. Proper hand tools and safety equipment to open trap

a. hex head wrench (allen wrench), screw driver/small pry bar, scraper, rubber gloves and safety

glasses

5. Tools for removing contents

a. scoop of some type

b. scraper (for cleaning the internal parts)

c. wet/dry vacuum (optional)

6. Towels/rags

Let’s begin:

1. Prepare your work area (clear area of debris, bleach bottles, and other cleaners).

2. Line the trash can with the garbage bags.

3. Add absorbent material (floor dry or kitty litter) into the lined trash can. This will soak up the

water and liquid waste making transport of waste to the dumpster cleaner and safer.

Dig in:

1. Remove the lid of the grease trap.

2. Observe the manner in which the internal parts are installed because you’ll have to re-install

them properly when you finish cleaning the trap.

3. Begin removing contents of the grease trap by dipping or vacuuming the waste products

from the inside of the grease trap

4. Remove all contents until grease trap is empty

5. Do NOT use hot water, degreasers, or soaps to clean the interior of the trap.

6. Scrape all the inside walls, baffles, and screens to insure movement of water through unit.

7. Inspect and note condition of tank, baffle and all removable parts. Schedule repairs or

replacement as needed.

8. Make sure the grease trap has been properly reassembled (all internal parts are in their

proper place).

9. Examine the gasket for damage. Replace if necessary – never use tube silicone as a gasket

.

10. Clean and re-install rubber gasket and reposition lid on tank. Ensure all screws and holddowns

are in place and properly tightened.

11. Ensure enough absorbent material has been placed in bag to soak up all excess liquids.

Add more if needed. Securely tie the bag of waste closed so that it does not leak.

12. Place bag in the garbage (solid waste) dumpster or designated receptacle. It is illegal to

dump grease trap or kitchen waste into storm drains, ponds or outdoor areas.

Document and report your maintenance as required by Industrial Pretreatment Regulation:

1. Complete an entry on the small trap maintenance log to be kept onsite.

2. Complete an entry on the small trap pump-out report which should be mailed in monthly.

Cleaning your Grease Trap frequently is “a good thing” for the following reasons:

1. Fewer smells and odors –

The longer waste is trapped the stronger the odors it generates. Longer trap life-

Rotting foods create acids which eat away at the internal components and tank.

Address:

Callahan Pumps

5508 Wilmin Way

Suite # 4

Zip Code: 32207