Grease Trap Cleaning Services in Melbourne

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Melbourne’s trusted grease trap cleaning specialists

Running a commercial kitchen in Melbourne means staying on top of hygiene, compliance, and sustainability. One of the most overlooked—but critical—tasks is regular grease trap cleaning. Cleanaway provides professional grease trap cleaning services in Melbourne, helping food businesses maintain clean operations and meet local water authority standards.

From the laneways of Fitzroy to the industrial kitchens of Dandenong, our team services businesses across Greater Melbourne with reliable, EPA-compliant grease trap maintenance.

Our services

What’s our Melbourne grease trap service includes

Our Melbourne-based fleet includes vacuum trucks and specialised equipment to access tight laneways, multi-storey buildings, and high-traffic commercial zones.
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We offer a complete grease trap cleaning solution tailored to your business type, trap size, and kitchen volume:
Scheduled cleaning and pump-out
to prevent overflow and odours
Licensed transport and disposal
of grease trap waste to approved facilities
EPA Victoria-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 Melbourne’s diverse food sector

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

  • Restaurants & Cafés – From Carlton to St Kilda, 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne’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 Melbourne?
Most Melbourne 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 Victoria?
Yes. EPA Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Melbourne?
Yes. We offer multi-site service plans for franchises, facility managers, and national networks operating in Melbourne.

Our promise

Why Melbourne businesses choose Cleanaway

  • Licensed grease trap cleaning across Greater Melbourne

  • EPA-compliant waste transport and disposal

  • Flexible scheduling and responsive service

  • Trusted by hundreds of food businesses in Victoria

  • Integrated with broader liquid waste and recycling services


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

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