Redux Grease Trap Cleaning & Recycling Service

What is a grease trap?  A grease trap is a plumbing device that captures the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) and food solids from wastewater streams and prevents them from entering the sewer system.  All restaurants and commercial food establishments must have one or more properly working grease traps installed on their premises.

How a Grease Trap Works

Grease clog costs city $500,000 Restaurants suspected of dumping grease down the drain have created a $480,000 repair bill for the city. Late last month, city crews discovered a major blockage in a sewer main under the Lansdowne Road corridor near Gilbert Road. The main serves a large area of City Centre, home to many of Richmond’s eateries. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said crews tried to unclog the grease by boosting pipe pressure by five times, but to no avail. When crews opened up the line, they pulled out a “grease log”—a solid chunk of discarded oil and fat. “The main was ruptured because it was completely blocked with grease,” said Townsend. “The damage was considerable, which is why they’re having to actually replace that whole section. It’s essentially because of grease buildup.” Richmond Review 03/10/2011

Metro Vancouver’s Grease Trap Regulation 

Grease traps must be fully cleaned or pumped out by a qualified company:  Every 90 days  When combined Fats, Oils, Grease and solids are more than 25% of the total liquid depth of the trap.

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Maintenance records must be kept for at least two (2) years.

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Use of enzymes or other chemicals that allow grease to break down and pass through the grease trap is prohibited.

Metro Vancouver’s Grease Trap Regulation Non-compliance with regulations Commercial kitchens that do not meet the regulations could be subject to a $300 re-inspection fee, a $150 sampling and analysis fee, and for serious offenses, a fine.

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT Food Sector Grease Interceptor Bylaw No. 268, 2012

Standard Lower Mainland Disposal Options 

Disposal at municipal waste water treatment facilities.  Annacis Island wastewater treatment  Iona Island wastewater treatment plant  Lion’s Gate wastewater treatment plant treated  Lulu Island wastewater treatment plant  Northwest Langley wastewater treatment plant

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Disposal of materials collected are a high cost to the service provider leading to poor cleaning practices

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Disposal costs often charged to the customer

Recycling Leads to Better Service 

Traditional grease trap cleaners pump out the grease trap and “dump” the contents at a municipal water treatment facility.

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Customers pay a “tipping fee” to cover this charge.

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Water treatment costs rise to “treat” the grease trap material.

 At Redux we clean the grease trap and process the contents at our plant.  Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are separated as a feedstock for biodiesel. Solids are processed in an anaerobic digester.  Materials collected are a benefit which leads to lower costs and better service.

Redux Process

A No Compromise Solution 

Environmentally responsible process.

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Accountability - 24/7 online access to all service records and other key documentation.

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Superior cleaning service, the material is a value added item, not just a

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State of the art equipment and highly professional service personnel.

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Flexible scheduling – minimal disruption to business and optimal frequency.

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Full compliance with municipal regulations and peace of mind.

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Competitive pricing.

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Grease Trap Service Record • Before & After Pictures • FOG Analysis • Metro Rating

One-Stop Shopping  Redux provides the convenience of combining two important services with one quality company:  Used Oil Pick-up and Recycling  Grease Trap Cleaning and Recycling