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Grease Trap Services — Austin, TX

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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Lake Travis and Downtown Austin

Serving Travis County & Central Texas

Austin Grease Trap Services

Austin’s food culture is built on creativity and sustainability values we share at Southwaste. From South Congress food trucks to Domain fine dining, from East Austin BBQ joints to Round Rock sports bars, our grease trap services keep Austin’s diverse kitchens compliant and our waterways protected. We’re fully permitted by TCEQ and work closely with Austin Water’s FOG program to ensure every service visit meets or exceeds local standards. Our recycling-first approach means every gallon we pump is converted into beneficial-use products, that’s the Austin way.

  • Austin Water FOG Compliant

  • TCEQ Permitted

  • Travis County Licensed

  • Bastrop County Approved

  • Burnet County County Approved

  • Caldwell County Approved

  • Hays County Approved

  • Williamson County Approved

  • Master Plumber M-43508

  • Fully Licensed & Insured
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Who We Serve

Industries We Serve in Austin

From single-unit kitchens to multi-location operations, our Austin team has experience across every type of commercial food service.

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Farm-to-Table & Fine Dining

Austin’s celebrated farm-to-table scene — we match your sustainability values with 100% grease recycling.
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Austin Area Restaurants

South Congress, East Austin, Rainey Street — commissary-level grease-disposal solutions for Austin’s dining culture.

Tech Campus Cafeterias

Apple, Google, Meta, Dell — corporate campus dining with discreet service that respects your security protocols.
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Breweries & Brewpubs

Austin’s craft beer scene with food service — we handle brewery kitchen grease traps alongside high-volume restaurant service.
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BBQ Joints

Austin is known for its legendary Austin BBQ. This creates legendary FOG output. We build schedules that match the smoke.

University Dining

UT Austin campus dining, St. Edward’s, ACC — institutional-scale grease management with student-safe protocols.
Running a different type of kitchen in Austin? We service all commercial food operations.
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Why Choose Us in Austin

Built for Austin Kitchens

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Sustainability Leaders

100% of collected grease is recycled into beneficial-use products. We align with Austin’s zero-waste goals.
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Rapid Response

Multiple trucks stationed in the Austin metro area same-day service available for most Travis County locations.
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Austin Water Partners

We work directly with Austin Water to ensure every client stays ahead of FOG compliance requirements.

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Expanded Coverage

Nearby Areas We Service Around Austin

Our Austin team doesn’t just cover the city limits — we run regular routes throughout Travis County & Central Texas. If you see your area listed below, we’re already servicing kitchens in your neighborhood.

Round Rock

Cedar Park

Pflugerville

Lakeway

Bee Cave

Dripping Springs

San Marcos

Georgetown

Buda

Kyle

Leander

Manor

Marble Falls

Horseshoe Bay

Temple

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Local Team, Local Knowledge

Why Austin Chooses Southwaste

Austin isn’t just another market — it’s a community with strong values around sustainability, local business, and environmental responsibility. We share those values. Every gallon of Austin grease we collect is recycled, reused, and kept out of the Colorado River watershed.

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    100% grease recycling aligns with Austin's Zero Waste by 2040 goal
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    Local technicians who understand Austin Water FOG program nuances
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    Event-season ready — scaled-up capacity during SXSW, ACL, F1, and holiday peaks
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    Experienced with tech campus security and off-hours service protocols
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    Route coverage across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties
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    Dedicated to protecting Barton Creek, Lady Bird Lake, and the Edwards Aquifer

Local Regulations

Austin Grease Trap Compliance

Austin Water requires all food service establishments to comply with the FOG Control Program. Grease traps must be pumped at a minimum every 90 days,least every 90 days, but most Austin kitchens need service every 30–60 days, depending but most Austin kitchens need service every 30–60 days based on volume. We provide Austin Water-compliant service documentation, including digital manifests, pump-out reports, and photographic evidence. As a TCEQ-permitted hauler with a Master Plumber license, we handle everything from routine pumping to full grease trap replacement.

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Austin Emergency Grease Trap Service

SXSW food court backup? ACL Fest vendor grease trap overflow? UT game day kitchen emergency? Austin runs on events, and events don’t wait for regular business hours. Our Austin team responds 24/7, with trucks positioned across Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties — most emergencies get a truck on-site within 90 minutes anywhere in the metro area.

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Our Process

How Our Grease Trap Service Works In Austin

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Schedule Assessment

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We evaluate your Austin kitchen’s grease trap size, volume, and local code requirements to build a custom service plan.
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Pump & Clean

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Our local technicians arrive on schedule with vacuum trucks to pump, scrape, and fully restore your grease trap.
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Inspect & Document

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We inspect for wear, document everything with photos, and provide TX-compliant service reports for your records.
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Recycle Responsibly

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All collected grease goes to our processing facility for beneficial reuse, nothing wasted, nothing landfilled.
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Trust & Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

TCEQ Regulated Hauler
Master Plumber License M-43508
Austin Water FOG Program Registered
Travis County Licensed Vendor
Austin Green Business Leader

Service Coverage

Austin Service Area

Full coverage of Austin metro including Downtown, East Austin, South Congress, The Domain, Zilker, Hyde Park, as well as Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, and San Marcos.

Address

800 Linger Lane
Austin, TX 78721

Phone

(866) 413-9494

Southwaste Disposal

Address
800 Linger Lane
Austin, TX 78721

Phone
(210) 796-7441

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Common Questions

Austin Grease Trap FAQ

Everything Austin kitchen operators need to know about grease trap service, compliance, and what to expect when working with Southwaste.

Does Southwaste recycle grease collected in Austin?

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Yes, 100%. Every gallon of grease we pump from Austin kitchens goes to our processing facility for conversion into beneficial-use products. Nothing is landfilled, nothing enters the watershed. This aligns with Austin’s Zero Waste by 2040 initiative.

What does Austin Water require for grease trap compliance?

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Austin Water’s FOG Control Program requires pumping at minimum every 90 days, though most kitchens need 30–60 day intervals. You must maintain service records for at least 3 years. Southwaste provides complete Austin Water-compliant documentation with every visit.

Can you service food trucks and trailers in Austin?

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Absolutely. We work with Austin’s large food truck community through commissary-based grease disposal. If your truck is associated with a commissary kitchen, we can include your grease disposal in the commissary’s regular service schedule.

Do you handle grease traps at tech company cafeterias?

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Yes, we service corporate cafeterias at major Austin tech campuses. Our technicians are trained for corporate security protocols, badging procedures, and off-hours service windows that don’t disrupt operations.

What about event surge during SXSW and ACL?

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We increase Austin-area capacity during major event seasons. If your kitchen volume spikes during festivals, we adjust your pumping frequency accordingly. Book surge scheduling at least 2 weeks before the event.

Do you service kitchens in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and the suburbs?

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Yes, we run regular routes through all Austin suburbs, including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, and Leander. Same-day service is available for most of these areas.

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One call keeps your Austin kitchen compliant, your drains flowing, and the environment protected. Same-day and next-day service available across Travis County & Central Texas.

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