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Liquid Waste Services in Austin, Tx

Sustainability-focused liquid waste management for Austin’s eco-conscious food scene, tech campuses, and commercial facilities — 100% recycling, zero landfill.

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Travis County & Central Texas

Austin’s Sustainable Liquid Waste Partner

Austin isn’t just another market for us — it’s a community that shares our values around sustainability, environmental responsibility, and local business. Every gallon of liquid waste we collect in Austin is processed at our recycling facility and converted into beneficial-use products. Nothing goes to landfill. From farm-to-table restaurants on South Congress to tech campus cafeterias at The Domain, from East Austin BBQ joints to Round Rock sports bars — our Austin team delivers TCEQ-permitted, Austin Water-compliant service with the reliability this city demands.

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  • Travis County Approved

  • Bastrop County Approved

  • Burnet County County Approved

  • Caldwell County Approved

  • Hays County Approved

  • Williamson County Approved

  • Fully Licensed & Insured

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What We Offer

All Services Available in Austin

Southwaste provides complete liquid waste management for Austin and Travis County & Central Texas. Every service below is delivered by our local team.

Grease Trap Services

Austin Water FOG-compliant pumping with 100% grease recycling — aligned with Austin’s Zero Waste 2040 goals.
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Grit Trap Services

Grit removal for Austin’s car washes and automotive service centers throughout Travis County.
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Hydro Jetting

High-pressure water jetting to clear commercial drain lines — keeping Austin’s plumbing flowing.
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Commercial Septic Services

Septic management for commercial properties in Austin, Dripping Springs, and the Hill Country.
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Lint Interceptor Services

Lint trap cleaning for Austin hotels, laundromats, and UT Austin campus laundry facilities.
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Lift Station Maintenance

Preventative maintenance and emergency repair for commercial lift stations in Central Texas.
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Grease Trap Repair

Master Plumber-licensed repair and installation for grease interceptors of all sizes in Austin.
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Vacuum Truck Services

Industrial vacuum trucks for liquid waste removal across Orange County and Central Florida.

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Expanded Coverage

Cities We Service Around Austin

Our Austin team runs regular routes throughout Travis County & Central Texas. If your city is listed below, we\’re already servicing kitchens and facilities in your neighborhood.

Round Rock

Pflugerville

Cedar Park

Lakeway

Bee Cave

Dripping Springs

San Marcos

Georgetown

Buda

Kyle

Leander

Manor

Marble Falls

Horseshoe Bay

Temple

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Who We Work With

Industries We Serve in Austin

  • Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens

  • Hotels & Hospitality

  • Car Washes & Auto Detailing

  • Grocery Stores & Supermarkets

  • Convention Center Kitchens

  • Chain Restaurants

  • Schools & Universities

  • Food Processing Plants

  • Hospitals & Medical Centers

  • Automotive Centers

  • Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities

  • Commercial Laundromats

  • Farm-to-Table & Fine Dining Restaurants

  • BBQ Restaurants

  • Event Venues & Music Festivals

  • Breweries & Brewpubs

Your Local Austin Team

Our Austin team is built around sustainability. We choose technicians who share Austin’s environmental values and train them specifically on the city’s waste diversion goals. Every service visit in Austin contributes to measurable environmental outcomes.

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    Austin-based technicians who share the city's sustainability values
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    100% grease recycling — zero landfill for Austin collections
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    Austin Water FOG program expertise
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    Event-season capacity scaling for SXSW, ACL, F1
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    Tech campus security protocol trained
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    Route coverage across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties
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Staying Compliant

Austin-Area Compliance

Southwaste is TCEQ-permitted and fully compliant with Austin Water’s FOG Control Program. We maintain active registration with Travis County and all surrounding Central Texas municipalities. Our documentation is formatted to meet Austin Water inspection standards, and our 100% recycling commitment aligns directly with Austin’s Zero Waste by 2040 initiative.

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Your Austin Compliance Checklist

Use this quick checklist to ensure your Austin kitchen stays inspection-ready. Every item below is covered by a standard Southwaste service plan.

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Grease Trap Pumping

Scheduled pump-out at the right frequency for your Austin kitchen’s volume and trap size

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Compliance Docs

Austin-formatted service reports are ready for health inspector review at all times

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Licensed Hauler

All waste hauled by a Texas-licensed, permitted transporter with full chain-of-custody

Interceptor Inspection

Visual inspection of your trap during every visit — we flag issues before inspectors do

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Renewal Reminders

We track your Austin permit renewal dates and remind you before deadlines

24/7 Emergency

Overflow, backup, or urgent inspection in Houston? We respond day or night

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Local Regulations

Austin Liquid Waste Regulations

Navigating Austin and Texas regulations for grease trap maintenance, liquid waste disposal, and commercial kitchen compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s what Austin business owners and facility managers need to know.

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Texas State Requirements

Every commercial kitchen and food service establishment in Texas must maintain a properly functioning grease interceptor. State-level regulations set the baseline for pump-out frequency, record-keeping, and disposal documentation. Southwaste is fully permitted and stays current on all Texas environmental agency requirements.
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    TCEQ Permitted
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    Austin Water FOG Compliant
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    Travis County Registered

Austin Local Ordinances

Beyond Texas requirements, Austin enforces its own local FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) control program. Health inspectors check for current pump-out records, proper interceptor sizing, and maintenance logs during every inspection. Failed inspections can result in fines, shutdown orders, or permit revocation.
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    Regular pump-out documentation required by Austin health department
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    25% rule enforced — pump before grease exceeds 25% of trap capacity
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    All liquid waste must be hauled by a licensed, permitted transporter
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Documentation & Record-Keeping

Every Southwaste service visit includes complete, Austin-formatted documentation: date of service, volume pumped, technician certification, disposal manifest, and interceptor condition notes. We provide both digital copies for your records and printed copies for inspector review — exactly what Austin health inspectors expect to see.
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    Service Date & Time
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    Volume Pumped (gallons)
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    Technician License #
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    Disposal Manifest
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    Condition Report
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Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failing to maintain compliant grease trap service in Austin isn’t just a paperwork issue — it has real consequences for your business. Health code violations, fines starting at several hundred dollars per incident, mandatory compliance timelines, and in severe cases, closure orders until compliance is achieved. Beyond regulatory penalties, blocked drains from neglected grease traps cause kitchen shutdowns, lost revenue, and emergency plumbing costs that far exceed the cost of regular service.

Service Coverage

Austin Service Area

Full coverage of Austin metro: Downtown, East Austin, South Congress, The Domain, Zilker, Hyde Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle, and Leander.

Address

800 Linger Lane
Austin, TX 78721

Phone

(210) 796-7441

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Common Questions

Austin Service Area FAQ

Everything you need to know about our services and coverage in Austin and Travis County & Central Texas.

Do you recycle all the grease you collect in Austin?

Yes — 100%. Every gallon of grease we pump from Austin kitchens is processed at our recycling facility and converted into beneficial-use products. Nothing is landfilled. This is core to our company’s mission and aligns with Austin’s Zero Waste by 2040 goal.

Can you handle surge service during SXSW and ACL?

Absolutely. We scale up Austin-area capacity by 40% during major festival and event seasons. If your kitchen volume spikes during SXSW, ACL, F1, or holiday periods, we adjust your pumping schedule accordingly.

Do you service tech company cafeterias in Austin?

Yes. We work with corporate cafeterias at major Austin tech campuses including those in The Domain and downtown. Our technicians are trained for corporate security protocols and off-hours service windows.

What areas around Austin do you cover?

We cover all of Travis County plus Williamson and Hays counties. This includes Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Leander, and Manor.

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