Austin grease workflow
Practical guide
FOG vs. grease trap cleaning
Separate interceptor maintenance, waste hauling, and on-site paperwork so staff do not book the wrong service for the wrong problem.
Use this guide fast
Get the answer, then go back to the local rule page
- Use this page to understand the issue, not to replace the city or authority rule page.
- Open the matching local page as soon as you know which city applies.
- Keep the next action tied to proof on site, not generic best practice.
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When operators mix these up
- A grease trap cleaning visit does not automatically satisfy hauling or manifest requirements.
- A hauling ticket does not prove the interceptor was maintained the way the city expects.
- The wrong assumption usually shows up when staff cannot explain the last service or find the paperwork.
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What to check before you call service
- Which office owns the grease rule for your city: utility, county, or local department.
- Whether the city uses a published hauler list, a transporter permit workflow, or an operator verification step.
- Whether your site is due for pump-out, cleaning, reporting, or simply records cleanup.
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What should stay on site
- Recent manifests, trip tickets, or pump-out receipts.
- The current service cadence decision and why it was chosen.
- Any permit, approval letter, or program paperwork tied to the interceptor.
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What to do next
- Open the local grease rule page before booking service.
- Confirm what the crew must leave behind after the visit.
- File the paperwork in the binder or grease log the same day.
Local rule routes
Keep going with a local page
Use these links to move from the guide into the matching city or rule page.