Keeping grease traps clean and properly functioning helps your commercial kitchen avoid plumbing emergencies, unpleasant odours and potential compliance issues. D&L Environmental offers dependable grease trap cleaning in Kelowna and throughout the Okanagan. We service restaurants, cafeterias, bakeries and other food service facilities.
We will safely extract and dispose of fats, oils and grease (commonly known as FOG), along with food solids, sludge, and any other accumulated material. Our trained operators will service everything from smaller under-sink grease traps to large outdoor grease interceptors and commercial kitchen grease tanks.
Whether you need a one-time cleaning, a recurring maintenance plan or emergency grease trap service, we can help keep your kitchen operating safely and efficiently.
24/7 emergency grease trap service — backups do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
The Importance of Managing Fats, Oils and Grease
To prevent FOG from entering your plumbing and the municipal sewer system, regular grease trap cleanings are recommended. This reduces the risk of backups, odours and health code violations.
As materials accumulate, grease traps and interceptors lose their ability to separate waste effectively. A well-functioning grease trap or interceptor will separate fats, oils, grease and food solids from wastewater before it enters the sewer system.
An overloaded or poorly maintained grease trap can cause:
FOG may enter the trap as a liquid, but it can cool and harden inside plumbing lines. This buildup can restrict wastewater flow over time, and may eventually create a complete blockage.
Scheduled restaurant grease trap pumping in the Okanagan helps protect your plumbing, maintain sanitary conditions and demonstrate responsible waste management.
Recommended Grease Trap Cleaning Frequency
It is recommended that most commercial grease traps be cleaned every 30 to 90 days. A high-volume kitchen’s grease traps may require monthly service to prevent excessive buildup and avoid becoming a health violation.
The right schedule depends on how quickly your kitchen produces grease and food waste. Waiting until drains slow down or odours appear usually means the trap is already overdue for service.
| Kitchen Type or Volume | Recommended Cleaning Frequency | Risk of Non-Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| High volume, including fast food restaurants and large diners | Every 30 days | Severe backups and immediate compliance concerns |
| Medium volume, including standard restaurants | Every 60 days | Foul odours, slow drains and potential fines |
| Low volume, including cafés and small bakeries | Every 90 days | Gradual buildup and eventual blockages |
D&L Environmental can set a schedule around your trap size and kitchen volume, so you never have to remember to book the next visit.
Several factors can affect how often your grease trap needs to be pumped:
- The size and capacity of the trap
- The number of meals prepared each day
- The amount of frying or oil-based cooking
- The type of food served
- Dishwashing and food preparation practices
- Previous grease buildup in connected lines
- Local wastewater requirements
- Seasonal changes in customer volume
D&L Environmental offers flexible scheduled maintenance plans based on your trap size, kitchen volume and operational needs. We can help establish a practical cleaning schedule so you do not have to remember to book each visit.
Our Comprehensive Grease Trap Services
Besides basic pumping, our team can clean the trap, remove accumulated waste and address buildup in the connected plumbing system.
Grease Trap Pumping and FOG Disposal
We completely pump out the grease trap or interceptor, removing fats, oils, grease, food particles, wastewater and settled solids.
The collected material is transported for safe and legal FOG disposal. Our operators will work efficiently to reduce disruption and leave the service area clean.
Hot Water Jetting
Hot water jetting uses high-temperature, high-pressure water to scour the inside of connected plumbing lines. This process helps break down and flush away grease deposits that pumping the trap alone cannot reach.
Jetting can help restore flow, reduce recurring odours and lower the risk of future blockages.
Line Auguring
Grease can harden inside kitchen plumbing and create a blockage that requires mechanical removal. Our line auguring service helps clear severe obstructions and restore wastewater flow.
Depending on the condition of the line, auguring may be combined with hot water jetting for a more thorough cleaning.
Restaurant Grease Traps
We service grease traps for restaurants, pubs, cafés, bakeries, grocery stores, hotels, catering kitchens and institutional food facilities.
Our operators can work with small indoor units, larger buried systems and outdoor interceptors.
Commercial Kitchen Grease Tanks
Large food service operations may rely on commercial kitchen grease tanks or high-capacity interceptors. We have the equipment and experience required to pump and clean larger systems safely.
Scheduled Maintenance Plans
Our recurring maintenance plans take the guesswork out of grease trap cleaning. We can arrange service monthly, every two months, quarterly or according to a customized schedule.
Regular service helps you:
- Reduce emergency plumbing calls
- Control odours
- Protect connected drain lines
- Maintain cleaner kitchen conditions
- Plan maintenance expenses
- Avoid unexpected interruptions
Ask us about creating a grease trap maintenance plan designed around your kitchen’s current or future operating volume.
Why Choose D&L Environmental for Your Commercial Kitchen?
D&L Environmental offers reliable grease trap service backed by trained operators, specialized equipment and experience working with commercial wastewater systems.
Food service businesses choose us because we offer:
- 24/7 emergency response
- Highly trained and experienced operators
- Safe pumping and responsible waste disposal
- Service for traps and interceptors of all sizes
- Hot water jetting and line auguring
- Flexible recurring maintenance plans
- Scheduling designed to minimize kitchen disruption
- Service throughout the Okanagan and surrounding communities
We understand that grease trap problems do not always happen during regular business hours. A backup during dinner service can affect your employees, customers and ability to continue operating.
Our team is available around the clock when your kitchen needs urgent assistance.
Need emergency grease trap pumping? Call our 24/7 dispatch at 250-765-0999.
Grease Trap Cleaning Across the Okanagan
D&L Environmental provides commercial grease trap cleaning and disposal services from Kamloops to Penticton. Our primary service areas include:
- Kelowna
- West Kelowna
- Lake Country
- Vernon
- Kamloops
- Merritt
- Penticton
- Surrounding Okanagan communities
Whether you operate one independent restaurant or manage several commercial kitchen locations, we can build a service plan that supports your business. See all service areas across the Okanagan.
Whether you operate one independent restaurant or manage several commercial kitchen locations, we can build a service plan that supports your business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grease Trap Cleaning
How often does a restaurant grease trap need to be cleaned?
Most restaurant grease traps need to be cleaned every 30 to 90 days. The exact frequency depends on the trap’s size, the volume of food produced, the type of cooking performed and applicable local requirements.
Busy restaurants and kitchens that regularly fry food may need monthly pumping. Lower-volume cafés or bakeries may be able to schedule service every two or three months.
What happens if I don’t clean my grease trap?
An uncleaned grease trap can overflow, block plumbing lines and allow fats, oils and grease to enter the sewer system. This can result in foul odours, slow drainage, wastewater backups, unsanitary conditions, costly repairs and possible compliance action.
Grease buildup can also harden in connected lines, making the eventual cleaning more extensive and disruptive.
What are the signs that my grease trap needs cleaning?
Slow drains, foul odours, visible grease buildup and wastewater backups are common signs that a grease trap needs service. Gurgling drains or grease escaping into sinks and floor drains may also indicate that the trap is full or a connected line is blocked.
Do not wait for a complete backup. Contact our team when you notice the first signs of a problem.
Can you clear grease from the kitchen drain lines?
Yes, we provide hot water jetting and line auguring to remove grease buildup and blockages from connected plumbing lines. These services may be recommended when pumping the grease trap does not fully restore proper flow.
Do you offer emergency grease trap service?
Yes, D&L Environmental provides 24/7 emergency grease trap service. Call 250-765-0999 if your kitchen is experiencing a backup, overflow or urgent drainage problem.
What areas in the Okanagan do you serve?
D&L Environmental provides grease trap cleaning from Kamloops to Penticton. Our primary service areas include Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Lake Country and Merritt.
Book grease trap service before it becomes an emergency
Do not wait for a full grease trap, foul odour or kitchen backup to disrupt your business. D&L Environmental provides professional pumping, hot water jetting, auguring and FOG disposal services for commercial kitchens throughout the Okanagan. Contact us to schedule a one-time cleaning or request a flexible maintenance plan tailored to your kitchen.
Kitchen backing up right now? Our 24/7 emergency dispatch is open around the clock.