Grease Trap Cleaning for Restaurants

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About

Keep your restaurant kitchen clean, compliant & odour-free

In a busy restaurant kitchen, grease builds up fast and if it’s not managed properly, it can lead to foul odours, blocked pipes, and costly fines. Cleanaway provides expert grease trap cleaning services for restaurants, helping food businesses across Australia stay compliant, hygienic, and environmentally responsible.

Our trained technicians work with restaurants of all sizes, from boutique eateries to high-volume venues, ensuring grease traps are cleaned thoroughly and waste is disposed of safely.

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Our service

What’s included in our restaurant grease trap service

Our service is designed to minimise disruption to your kitchen operations while keeping your business compliant with local water authority regulations.

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We offer a complete grease trap cleaning solution tailored to the unique demands of restaurant kitchens:

Scheduled cleaning and pump-out

to prevent overflow and system damage

Licensed transport and disposal

of grease trap waste to approved facilities

EPA-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 peak periods

Details

Why restaurants need regular grease trap cleaning

Without regular cleaning, grease traps can overflow, emit unpleasant odours, and cause plumbing issues that disrupt service and damage your reputation. Cleanaway helps you avoid these risks with proactive maintenance and reliable servicing.

Grease traps are designed to capture fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they enter the wastewater system. In restaurants, these substances accumulate quickly due to:.

Frequent frying and cooking with oils

High-volume dishwashing and food prep

Continuous kitchen activity during service hours

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Comprehensive

Who we work with

We support a wide range of restaurant types across Australia:

  • Fine dining venues – Discreet servicing with minimal disruption
  • Fast food chains – High-frequency cleaning for busy kitchens
  • Cafés and bistros – Flexible scheduling to suit operating hours
  • Hotel restaurants – Integrated waste services across departments
  • Franchise groups – Multi-site servicing with centralised reporting
Whether you operate a single location or manage a national chain, we tailor our services to meet your kitchen’s needs.

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 is:

●   Transported in EPA-registered vehicles

●   Treated at licensed facilities

●   Processed to remove contaminants and recover usable by-products

Proper grease trap cleaning protects local waterways from FOG contamination and supports Australia’s sustainability goals. It also helps your restaurant meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should restaurant grease traps be cleaned?
Most restaurants require cleaning every 1 to 3 months, depending on kitchen volume and trap size. We’ll help you determine the right schedule.
Is grease trap cleaning mandatory for restaurants?
Yes. Local councils and water authorities require regular servicing to prevent environmental harm and plumbing issues.
What happens to the waste?
Grease trap waste is transported to licensed facilities for treatment and disposal in accordance with EPA regulations.
Do you provide compliance documentation?
Absolutely. We supply EPA-compliant manifests and service records for audits and inspections.
Can you service restaurants after hours?
Yes. We offer flexible scheduling to minimise disruption during service hours.

Our promise

Why restaurants choose Cleanaway

  • Licensed grease trap cleaning across Australia

  • EPA-compliant waste transport and disposal

  • Flexible scheduling to suit restaurant operations

  • Trusted by hundreds of food venues nationwide

  • Integrated with broader kitchen and liquid waste services

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Cleanaway makes grease trap cleaning simple, safe, and sustainable. Whether you run a café, a fine dining restaurant, or a fast-food outlet, we’re ready to help you stay clean and compliant.

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