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Grease Trap Cleaning in Melbourne

24/7 EPA-Licensed Grease Trap Pumping and Pump-Outs for Businesses & Homes

Over 40 Years

Industry Experience

EPA Licensed

Prescribed Waste Transport & Disposal

1,000L to 35,000L

Fleet Capacity

Contactable 7 Days

7 days a week availability

Trade Waste Compliant
Certificates Provided
Fully Insured
Commercial & Industrial Ready
WHY IT MATTERS

Why Regular Grease Trap Cleaning Matters

Whether you're running a restaurant in Richmond or managing a café in the CBD, blocked grease traps cause more than just bad smells, they disrupt kitchen operations, overflow into the sewer system, and risk fines from your local water authority.

The Problem

When grease and food waste enter sewer pipes, they cool and harden, causing severe blockages that lead to wastewater spills, damage to plumbing infrastructure, and foul odours around your property.

The Solution

Regular grease trap maintenance and cleaning removes FOG waste (fats, oils, grease), food waste, and solid waste, protecting your plumbing devices and keeping your site compliant with local authorities.

Compliant With

Greater Western Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and other local councils across Melbourne.

OUR SERVICES

Our Grease Trap Cleaning Services

We provide full-scale waste management solutions for both commercial kitchens and residential properties, from domestic septic cleaning to large industrial projects.

Residential Grease Trap Cleaning

For homes, small properties and rural sites.
Domestic grease trap servicing and maintenance for under-sink and in-ground traps at residential properties across Melbourne, including pump-outs, odour treatment, and a service report on every visit.

Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning

For restaurants, cafés, hotels, food manufacturers and commercial kitchens.
Trade waste compliant commercial grease trap pumping and maintenance for commercial food businesses, including high-capacity vacuum pump-outs, after-hours and weekend scheduling, documented disposal outcomes, and scheduled maintenance plans.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Additional Grease Trap Services

Beyond regular cleans, we offer a full suite of liquid waste removal services to help Melbourne businesses stay compliant and odour-free:

Grease Trap Pumping

Fast, EPA-approved grease and oil removal, including removal of FOG waste, wash water, and solid waste.

Grease Trap Inspections

Routine checks and trap audits to maintain service quality and prevent blockages.

Liquid Waste Services

Collection and transport for industrial wastes, emptying triple interceptor waste, and septic waste to licensed facilities.

Waste Disposal

EPA-licensed prescribed waste transport and disposal at treatment facilities, supporting sustainable waste management.

24/7 URGENT RESPONSE

Emergency Grease Trap Pumping

Fast response when you need it most. EPA-licensed teams dispatched across Melbourne for emergency grease trap pumping, overflow call-outs, compliance deadlines, and urgent inspections.
SERVICE FREQUENCY

How Often Should Your Grease Trap Be Cleaned?

Most authorities across Melbourne, from Dandenong South to Sunshine, require regular grease trap cleaning every 8 to 12 weeks, depending on trap size and condition, kitchen volume and food particles generated, and your trade waste consent requirements.

Commercial: every 8–12 weeks
Residential: every 6–12 months

Commercial. Restaurants, cafés, hotels, and food manufacturers across Melbourne are typically required to service grease traps every 8 to 12 weeks. High-volume kitchens or sites under strict trade waste consent may require more frequent servicing.

Residential. Under-sink and in-ground domestic grease traps need far less frequent attention. Most residential properties require a clean every 6 to 12 months, though this varies with household kitchen usage.

Unsure when your next service is due? Call us on 03 5942 7126 and we can advise based on your trap type and service history.

OUR SERVICE PROCESS

Grease Trap Cleaning Process

Professional service from start to finish.

Assessment & Quote

We inspect your wastewater system, trap access, and volume before confirming the right service for your site.

Pump-Out & Cleaning

We complete grease trap pumping and cleaning to remove FOG waste, food particles, and sludge buildup using high-capacity vacuum tankers suited to your trap size.

Scraping & Sealing

Clean walls, inlet baffles, and replace lids for a sealed, compliant, ready-to-use trap.

Transport & Disposal

Waste is transported and disposed of via EPA-licensed prescribed waste transport and disposal pathways, only at EPA-approved treatment and recycling facilities.

Certification & Reminder

You receive a digital compliance record, pump-out certificate, and next service reminder.

EPA-licensed disposal on every job, without exception.

We conduct trap audits as part of our maintenance program to ensure every system meets EPA and trade waste standards.

OUR CUSTOMERS

Who We Service

Trusted by businesses and homes across Melbourne.

Restaurants & Cafés

Regular pump-outs keep kitchens compliant and FOG levels under trade waste limits.

Hotels & Hospitality

High-volume kitchens need documented servicing to meet council trade waste requirements.

Schools & Canteens

Planned maintenance supports safe, uninterrupted operation across the school calendar.

Aged Care Facilities

Reliable servicing with minimal disruption to residents and daily kitchen operations.

Homeowners

Under-sink and in-ground domestic traps serviced at frequencies suited to your household.
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Industrial Facilities

Large-capacity interceptors and process grease loads serviced with high-volume vacuum tankers.

Caravan Parks

Scheduled servicing across communal kitchen and amenity blocks to prevent overflow.
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Food Manufacturers

Industrial-scale grease loads require intensive maintenance programs and EPA-licensed disposal.
FLEET AND CAPACITY

Our Melbourne Fleet Line-Up

Fast, local service with multiple trucks available 7 days a week. Plendrive operates multiple trucks with capacities from 1,000L to 35,000L, allowing better matching between site access and waste volume. Whether you manage a commercial kitchen in Footscray or a food manufacturing plant in Tullamarine, our fleet dispatches rapidly across greater Melbourne.

10,000L

Mercedes Benz Atego

Medium rigid, single axle for standard grease trap cleans and tighter access sites.
14,000L + 14,000L

Scania XT with Dog Trailer

Heavy rigid, tandem axle for larger commercial and industrial pump-outs.
14,000L + 21,000L

DAF XF530 with Dog Trailer

Heavy rigid, bulk cartage for high-volume industrial liquid waste projects.
10,000L + 4,000L

Scania P380 Combination Unit

Heavy rigid, twin steer for vacuum recovery, hydro cleaning and interceptor servicing.
COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATION

Melbourne Grease Trap Compliance

Every Plendrive job meets Victorian EPA requirements for prescribed waste transport and disposal, plus local water authority standards for grease trap and trade waste management.

EPA-licensed prescribed waste transport and disposal
Certificates and service records after every job
Trade waste compliant with local water authorities
OH&S and environmental standards met on every site
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Waste disposed only at EPA-approved treatment facilities
WHERE WE WORK

Melbourne Regions, Towns and Suburbs We Service

As one of the local liquid waste disposal companies in Melbourne, Plendrive serves restaurants, cafés, hotels, food manufacturers, and residential properties across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria, from the CBD to the outer suburbs, Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, and the Yarra Valley.

  • Melbourne CBD
  • Fitzroy
  • Richmond
  • South Yarra
  • St Kilda
  • Collingwood
  • Port Melbourne
  • Dandenong
  • Frankston
  • Cranbourne
  • Pakenham
  • Clayton
  • Box Hill
  • Ringwood
  • Brunswick
  • Footscray
  • Sunshine
  • Werribee
  • Preston
  • Heidelberg
  • Mornington
  • Rosebud
  • Hastings
  • Warragul

What Melbourne Customers Say About Plendrive

80+ verified reviews from real Melbourne customers across Google and Facebook.

Amy Virgona

Customer

I contacted Plendrive after we moved into a new property. We had never had a septic system prior to this. I had 3 quotes and Plendrive were cheaper by almost $100. They also provided a discount when my neighbour booked on the same day. When the driver arrived he was knowledgeable and friendly and gave us some great advice on how to maintain the system properly to keep it functioning between clean outs. He was professional and informative. I would recommend Plendrive to anyone needing septic maintenance.

Fiona Jackson

Customer

We have dealt with Plendrive twice now and both experiences have been very impressive. The driver, Travis, is not only courteous and respectful, he went over and above to avoid damage to our driveway and garden beds. We cannot praise this company enough from prompt and reliable service and great communication

Jimmy Young

Customer

Super easy to deal with this company, one phone call and the job completed the next day, Nicole was brilliant on the phone and the driver knew what had to be done. Very pleased

Megan Pasqualini

Customer

Very helpful people both on the phone and in person. thank you for all your help and advice and such quick service. highly recommend if you have a septic tank. friendly staff and quick service.

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Customer

Have used their services 3 times now, no issues at all each time.

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Customer

Great service at a great price.

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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Customer

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Victorian councils and Melbourne Water require food businesses to maintain functional grease traps in a clean and operational condition. Failure to comply can result in fines, notices, and in serious cases, forced closure.

Yes. We understand that grease trap servicing during business hours can be disruptive. We offer early-morning, evening, and weekend appointments to minimise impact on your operations.

We service grease traps of all sizes, from small under-sink units through to large underground interceptor tanks of several thousand litres. Our fleet includes vehicles suited to both tight residential access and large industrial sites.

After every service you receive a pump-out record, a waste disposal receipt (EPA compliant), and a trap condition note. These documents are suitable for council compliance records and can be stored digitally on request.

Absolutely. Most of our commercial clients are on scheduled maintenance programs. We track your service history, contact you when your next service is due, and handle all the scheduling, so you don't have to think about it.

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Ready to Book Your Grease Trap Clean?

Get in touch today for a no-obligation quote. We'll assess your grease trap, recommend a service schedule, and handle everything from there.

Or call us on 03 5942 7126

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