Grease Trap Cleaning and Fryer Oil Recycling FAQs

As a moderately sized Atlanta-owned and operated company serving the state of Georgia, we are small enough to give your facility the detailed attention it deserves, but big enough to handle the most complex operations. We are Atlanta’s choice for grease trap cleaning and fryer oil recycling services.

From individual “mom and pop” locations, to multi-location franchises, to universities, sports facilities, and institutions – we’ve got you covered.

Join the hundreds of Atlanta food service operations that have already made the wise choice to let Southern Green Industries serve their grease trap, fryer oil and food waste composting needs.

Our “No Contract” policy guarantees we will always provide our environmentally responsible grease trap cleaning and fryer oil recycling services at the best rates with the high quality your operation requires.

No! We can certainly offer a contract if you want a long-term, worry-free solution, but it’s not required.

We want our customers to work with us because they think our services are the best fit for them and their business. We don’t want customers to stick with us solely because they’re stuck in a contract.

We’re fairly confident you’ll continue scheduling service from Southern Green Industries even if you don’t have a contract because we simply offer the best recycling services and we always do it in accordance with municipal guidelines. That means we provide all the paperwork you need to protect your business.

Plus, we do it for a great price thanks to our recycling credits.

We understand that you don’t necessarily want your grease trap cleaner and fryer oil recycler cleaning your facility’s grease traps in the middle of your lunch rush or when it’s inconvenient for you. Southern Green Industries will schedule service around your business’s hours to minimize the impact on your operations.

Get in touch with our team to discuss scheduling availability.

Yes – we’re committed to being the greenest oil recycling company available in the Atlanta metro area. By running our own oil recycling facility, we can ensure all recycling and disposal is done the right way, plus our clients don’t have to pay any third-party fees for recycling separate from their grease trap or fryer oil pickup and cleaning.

Our fleet of vehicles, including the passenger cars our sales reps use, have been modified to biodiesel so they can all run on the oil we recycle. We are even vertically integrated with our own water treatment plant and composting solution to ensure we can guarantee that each stage of the process is as environmentally responsible as possible.

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) are contributing factors to about half of the clogs in Atlanta’s wastewater collection system. Grease trap and oil regulations are intended to keep FOG out of the city’s wastewater system to prevent costly and messy blockages, overflows and breakages caused by or contributed to by grease and food service waste.

There are two compliance risks for many of our customers – failing to get their grease trap cleaned regularly in accordance with local requirements and failing to work with a grease trap cleaner or fryer oil recycler that follows the rules to dispose of waste responsibly.

Southern Green Industries offers a 100 percent compliance guarantee. We do it all so we can ensure everything is always done properly and by the books.

We’re proud to be the greenest grease trap cleaner and fryer oil recycler in the Atlanta metro area.

A grease trap is a plumbing device designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system.

When wastewater enters a grease trap, the flow rate is reduced enough so the wastewater is given enough time to cool and separate into three layers. The grease rises to the top inside the trap, and the remaining wastewater flows out of the bottom of the trap.

If you own a restaurant or other food service establishment, you need a grease trap to prevent excess grease from getting into the sewer system from existing plumbing lines within facilities.

The frequency of cleaning depends on the size of the grease trap and the volume of grease produced. As a general rule, grease traps should be cleaned out when they are one-quarter full.

If you don't clean your grease trap regularly, it can become clogged and cause backups in your plumbing system. This can lead to costly repairs and fines from your local municipality.

You can tell if your grease trap needs cleaning if you notice slow drainage, foul odors, or an increase in pests around your establishment.

While it is possible to clean your own grease trap, it is not recommended. Grease traps can be dangerous to clean, and improper cleaning can lead to clogs and other issues. It is best to hire a professional grease trap cleaning service.

The size of the grease trap you need depends on the size of your establishment and the volume of grease produced. A professional grease trap installer can help you determine the right size for your needs.

The cost of a grease trap varies depending on the size and type of trap you need. A basic grease trap can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,500, while larger, more complex systems can cost up to $10,000 or more.

Yes, there are regulations regarding grease traps in most municipalities. These regulations typically require regular cleaning and maintenance of grease traps to prevent clogs and backups in the sewer system.