Grease Trap Cleaning Services in Brisbane

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Brisbane’s grease trap cleaning experts

In Brisbane’s fast-growing food and hospitality scene, keeping your kitchen clean and compliant is non-negotiable. One of the most important—and often overlooked—tasks is regular grease trap cleaning. Cleanaway provides professional grease trap cleaning services in Brisbane, helping businesses prevent blockages, odours, and costly plumbing issues.

From Fortitude Valley to Logan, our local team services commercial kitchens across Greater Brisbane with EPA-compliant grease trap maintenance tailored to your business needs.

Our services

What’s our Brisbane grease trap service includes

Our Brisbane-based fleet includes vacuum trucks and specialised equipment to access tight laneways, shopping centres, and industrial kitchens.
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We deliver a complete grease trap cleaning solution for food businesses, manufacturers, and multi-site operators:
 
Scheduled cleaning and pump-out
to prevent overflow and system damage
Licensed transport and disposal
of grease trap waste to approved facilities
EPA Queensland-compliant documentation
for inspections and audits
Odour control and hygiene checks
to maintain a safe kitchen environment
Flexible service plans
to suit your operating hours and seasonal demand

Comprehensive

Supporting Brisbane’s food & hospitality sector

Cleanaway works with a wide range of Brisbane businesses that rely on clean, compliant kitchen operations:

  • Restaurants & Cafés – From South Bank to New Farm, we keep your kitchen running smoothly
  • Food Manufacturers & Caterers – High-volume servicing for production kitchens
  • Aged Care & Healthcare Facilities – Safe, hygienic cleaning for sensitive environments
  • Schools & Childcare Centres – Scheduled maintenance with minimal disruption
  • Retail Centres & Food Courts – Multi-tenant servicing and centralised waste management
  • Facility Managers & Franchises – Scalable solutions for multi-site operations

We tailor service plans to your location, trap size, and business hours—ensuring consistent performance and peace of mind.

Responsible disposal & environmental impact

Grease trap waste is classified as liquid waste and must be handled by a licensed provider. Cleanaway ensures all collected waste in Brisbane is:
  • Transported in EPA-registered vehicles
  • Treated at licensed facilities
  • Processed to remove contaminants and recover usable by-products

Proper grease trap cleaning prevents plumbing issues, foul odours, and environmental harm. It also protects Brisbane’s waterways from FOG contamination and supports broader sustainability goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should grease traps be cleaned in Brisbane?
Most Brisbane businesses require cleaning every 1 to 3 months, depending on trap size and kitchen usage. We’ll help you determine the right schedule.
 
Is grease trap cleaning mandatory in Queensland?
Yes. EPA Queensland and local councils require regular grease trap servicing to prevent environmental damage and ensure compliance.
 
What happens to the waste?
Grease trap waste is transported to licensed facilities for treatment and disposal in accordance with EPA Queensland regulations.
 
Do you provide compliance documentation?
Absolutely. We supply EPA-compliant manifests and service records for audits and inspections.
 
Can you service multiple locations in Brisbane?
Yes. We offer multi-site service plans for franchises, facility managers, and national networks operating in Brisbane.
 

Our promise

Why Brisbane businesses choose Cleanaway

  • Licensed grease trap cleaning across Greater Brisbane

  • EPA-compliant waste transport and disposal

  • Flexible scheduling and responsive service

  • Trusted by hundreds of food businesses in Queensland

  • Integrated with broader liquid waste and recycling services


Cleanaway makes grease trap cleaning simple, safe, and sustainable. Whether you operate a café in West End or manage a food court in Chermside, we’re ready to help you stay clean and compliant.

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