Grease trap & oil questions
Straight answers for restaurant owners and kitchen managers in Windsor, Essex County and across Southwestern Ontario.
Most commercial kitchens pump their grease trap every 1 to 3 months. A common rule is to clean before grease and solids reach about 25% of the trap's capacity. High-volume fryers and small under-sink traps usually need more frequent service. CanaGrease sets a schedule for Windsor and Essex County kitchens based on your trap size and cooking volume.
Typical charges per visit: small under-sink traps (20–50 gal) $200–$350; medium indoor traps (500–1,000 gal) $400–$600; large outdoor interceptors (1,000–2,500 gal) $700–$1,200; very large interceptors (2,500+ gal) $1,200–$2,500+. Access and site conditions can affect pricing.
CanaGrease collects used cooking oil from restaurants, hotels and food service facilities in Windsor and Essex County, supplies storage containers and sends collected oil to recycling and renewable fuel channels. Rebates may be available depending on volume and market conditions.
An overfull grease trap can cause slow drains, sewer backups, bad odours and grease discharges into the municipal sewer. That can lead to plumbing repairs, downtime and possible issues under the local sewer use bylaw.
Yes. Windsor's sewer use bylaw sets limits on what businesses can discharge, including fats, oils and grease. Keeping regular service records helps you show your trap is maintained. Check with the City of Windsor for the current requirements for your site.
A grease trap is usually a smaller unit installed inside the kitchen, often under a sink. A grease interceptor is a larger tank, often installed outside or below grade, that handles higher flow from busy kitchens and institutions. Both need regular pumping.
Yes. CanaGrease services small under-sink traps for cafes, food trucks and small kitchens, as well as large interceptors for restaurants, hotels and institutions.
Yes. Each CanaGrease visit is documented so you have service records ready for inspectors, landlords and your own files.
CanaGrease serves Windsor and Essex County, London, Hamilton, Burlington and Toronto, along with communities along the Southwestern Ontario corridor. Contact us to confirm service for your address.
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