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Grease Trap Services — Houston, TX

Grease Trap Services in Houston, TX

Houston’s most trusted commercial grease trap pumping, cleaning, and maintenance — backed by our headquarters team and the largest vacuum fleet in the region.

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Grease Trap Pumping

Serving Harris County & Greater Houston Area

Houston Grease Trap Services

As a Houston-based company headquartered right here on the Katy Freeway, Southwaste knows the unique demands of Houston’s food service industry. From Montrose bistros to Galleria steakhouses, from Kemah seafood spots to The Woodlands dining rooms — our grease trap services keep kitchens across Harris County compliant with City of Houston code. We operate the largest vacuum truck fleet in the region, which means faster response times, more flexible scheduling, and the capacity to handle even the largest grease interceptors. TCEQ-permitted and fully insured, we’re the partner Houston restaurants trust.

  • City of Houston Compliant

  • TCEQ Permitted

  • Harris County Approved

  • Montgomery County Approved

  • Liberty County Approved

  • Chambers County Approved

  • Galveston County Approved

  • Brazoria County Approved

  • Fort Bend County Approved

  • Waller County Approved

  • Master Plumber M-43508

  • Fully Licensed & Insured
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Who We Serve

Industries We Serve in Houston

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

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Fine Dining & Steakhouses

From Galleria-area steakhouses to Downtown fine dining — discreet after-hours service that keeps your kitchen pristine.
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Hotels & Convention Centers

GRB Convention Center, Galleria hotels, Medical Center hospitality — high-volume interceptors on flexible schedules.
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Fast Casual & QSR

Rapid turnaround for high-output quick service kitchens throughout Houston’s sprawling metro area.
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Hospital & University Dining

Texas Medical Center, UH, Rice University — institutional-scale grease management with zero disruption to operations.
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Seafood & Coastal Kitchens

Kemah, Clear Lake, Galveston — seafood-heavy kitchens need more frequent pumping. We know the rhythm.
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Grocery & Food Courts

HEB, Kroger, Asian markets with hot food sections — we handle retail grease traps of every size.
Running a different type of kitchen in Houston? We service all commercial food operations.
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Why Choose Us in Houston

Built for Houston Kitchens

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Largest Local Fleet

Headquarters-based with more vacuum trucks than anyone in Houston — faster response when you need it most.
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All Kitchen Types

From food trucks to convention centers, we handle grease traps of every size and configuration across Houston.
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Full Compliance Package

Digital service reports, waste manifests, and inspection-ready documentation for Houston Health Department.

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Expanded Coverage

Nearby Areas We Service Around Houston

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

Katy

Sugar Land

The Woodlands

Pearland

Cypress

Pasadena

Clear Lake

Baytown

Galveston

Kehma

Conroe

Spring

Tomball

Lake Livingston

Humble

Kingwood

Beaumont

Cleveland

Port Arthur

College Station

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Local Team, Local Knowledge

Why Houston Chooses Southwaste

We’re not a national chain dispatching from a call center three states away. Southwaste is headquartered in Houston, our trucks are parked in Houston, and our technicians live in Houston. When you call, you’re talking to someone who knows exactly where your kitchen is and what local regulations apply.

Work With A Local Team
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    Headquarters on the Katy Freeway — not a franchise, not a subcontractor
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    Largest vacuum truck fleet in the Houston metro area
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    Technicians who know Houston Health Department inspectors by name
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    Same-day service availability across all of Harris County
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    Master Plumber M-43508 on staff for repairs and new installations
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    20+ years serving Houston kitchens — we built our reputation here

Local Regulations

Houston Grease Trap Compliance

The City of Houston requires all food service establishments to have properly sized grease traps and maintain them at intervals preventing FOG discharge exceeding 100 mg/L. Grease traps must be pumped when accumulation reaches 25% of total volume — typically every 30 to 90 days depending on kitchen output. Southwaste provides full compliance documentation accepted by Houston Health Department inspectors, and our Master Plumber license (M-43508) ensures any repair or replacement work meets all municipal code requirements.

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Houston Emergency Grease Trap Service

Grease trap overflowing at 9 PM on a Saturday? Kitchen shutdown from a FOG backup during dinner rush? Our Houston headquarters team is on call 24/7 with fully stocked vacuum trucks ready to roll. Most emergency calls in Harris County get a truck on-site within 2 hours — because in Houston, we know every minute of downtime costs you money.

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Our Process

How Our Grease Trap Service Works In Houston

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Schedule Assessment

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We evaluate your Houston 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
City of Houston Registered Vendor
Fully Insured — General Liability & Workers’ Comp
OSHA Certified Technicians

Service Coverage

Houston Service Area

We serve all of Greater Houston including Downtown, Midtown, Galleria/Uptown, Energy Corridor, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Cypress, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, Clear Lake, and Galveston. Same-day and next-day service available for most locations within Harris County.

Address

16290 Katy Fwy, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77094

Phone

(866) 413-9494

Fax

(713) 413-4179

Southwaste Disposal

Address

16290 Katy Fwy, Suite 250
Houston, TX 77094

Phone

(866) 413-9494

Fax

(713) 413-4179

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Common Questions

Houston Grease Trap FAQ

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

How often should my grease trap be pumped in Houston?

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Most Houston kitchens need service every 30–90 days. The City of Houston requires pumping when FOG reaches 25% of trap volume. We determine your optimal schedule during assessment based on your kitchen’s output, cuisine type, and trap size.

What happens if I fail a Houston Health Department inspection?

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Failing a grease trap inspection can result in fines, mandatory re-inspection fees, and in severe cases, temporary closure. Southwaste provides same-day emergency pumping for failed inspections and can help you establish a compliance schedule that keeps you ahead of inspectors.

Do you service grease traps in the Texas Medical Center?

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Absolutely. We have extensive experience with institutional kitchens at TMC, universities, and large-scale food service operations. Our team is trained for the security protocols and off-hours scheduling these facilities require.

Can you handle 1,000+ gallon interceptors at large venues?

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Yes — our Houston fleet includes high-capacity vacuum trucks specifically for large interceptors at convention centers, stadiums, and hotel complexes. No interceptor is too large for our equipment.

What areas around Houston do you cover outside the city limits?

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We cover all of Harris County plus Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, and Brazoria counties. From Katy to Baytown, Conroe to Galveston — if you’re in Greater Houston, we’re already servicing kitchens near you.

Do you offer contract pricing for multi-location restaurant groups?

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Yes. We work with several Houston-based restaurant groups with locations across the metro area. Consolidated billing, synchronized scheduling, and volume pricing available for 3+ locations.

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One call keeps your Houston kitchen compliant, your drains flowing, and the environment protected. Same-day and next-day service available across Harris County & the Greater Houston Area.

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