Keeping Your Kitchen Drains Flowing Clear

Commercial grease trap pumping in Greensboro for restaurants and commercial kitchens

When you run a restaurant or commercial kitchen in Greensboro, grease builds up inside your trap faster than you expect, especially during high-volume shifts when fryers and dishwashers run constantly. A&B Septic Services, Inc pumps indoor and outdoor grease traps on a schedule that keeps waste flowing out of your building without backing up into sinks or floor drains. We service both small indoor traps under three-compartment sinks and large outdoor systems that hold up to 1,500 gallons.

Our pumping service removes solidified grease, food particles, and wastewater from the trap so it can continue separating fats from the water that flows into the sewer line. We arrive during hours that work for your operation, pump the trap completely, and haul the waste offsite for proper disposal. Reliable scheduling helps you avoid blockages that shut down your kitchen or create health code violations during inspections.

If your grease trap is due for service or you need to set up a regular pumping schedule in Greensboro, contact A&B Septic Services, Inc to arrange your next appointment.

How We Pump and Clean Your Trap

When we arrive at your Greensboro location, we locate the trap access point, remove the cover, and use a vacuum truck to pump out all liquid and solid waste inside. For outdoor traps, we pull up the heavy lid and insert the hose into each compartment to remove grease and sludge. For indoor traps, we work carefully to avoid spills and clean up any residue before we leave.

After the trap is pumped, your drains will empty faster and you will not smell grease odors coming up through the sink. Water will flow freely from the dishwasher and prep sinks into the trap and out through the sewer line. You will also reduce the risk of a health inspector finding buildup that exceeds the allowable limit.

We service outdoor gallon and 1,500 gallon systems as well as standard indoor traps mounted under sinks or in basement pits. Most commercial kitchens need pumping every four to twelve weeks depending on cooking volume and the size of the trap. We do not install new grease traps or relocate existing ones, but we can recommend a pumping frequency based on how quickly your trap fills. Our scheduling is designed to support ongoing operations without requiring you to close for maintenance.

What kitchen managers want to know before scheduling

Most questions we hear involve timing, frequency, and what happens if a trap gets too full. These answers will help you understand what to expect when you book commercial grease trap pumping with A&B Septic Services, Inc.

How often should we have our grease trap pumped?
Most restaurants need service every four to twelve weeks depending on the size of the trap and how much cooking oil you use. We can recommend a schedule after we see how quickly your trap fills up.
What happens if we wait too long between pumpings?
The trap will overflow into your drain lines, causing slow drainage or complete blockages that shut down your sinks and dishwashers. You may also fail a health inspection if the grease layer is too thick.
How long does it take to pump a grease trap?
Most indoor traps take fifteen to thirty minutes, while large outdoor systems can take up to an hour depending on access and how full they are. We work quickly to minimize disruption to your kitchen.
What do you do with the grease after you pump it out?
We haul it offsite in our vacuum truck and dispose of it at an approved facility in Greensboro. You do not need to handle any waste or arrange for separate disposal.
Why do outdoor traps need pumping more often than indoor ones?
Outdoor traps are larger and handle waste from the entire kitchen, so they accumulate grease faster. Indoor traps are smaller and usually serve just one or two sinks, so they fill up more slowly.

If your grease trap has not been pumped in the last few months or you need to set up a recurring service schedule for your Greensboro kitchen, contact A&B Septic Services, Inc to arrange a visit that fits your operating hours.