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Gainesville, FL grease trap requirements
Official pumping rule: complete pump-out at least monthly. A FOG or wastewater permit is required. Quoted from the official source below — verify with your city.
Quick answer
- How often to pump: Complete pump-out at least monthly
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: 1,000-gallon minimum
- Permit / fees: Permit required
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Gainesville rule: complete pump-out at least monthly. The source says: “Pump interceptors completely at least monthly (at least 3 weeks apart) unless GRU approves another frequency in writing. Grease traps must be cleaned at least weekly.” Source: Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Oil and Grease Management Program (City Code Sec. 27-180), checked 2026-11-02.
Fines: “Repeat failure to pump (3rd or later in 12 months): minimum $500 fine, or a GRU-scheduled pump-out plus $250. Fines up to $1,000 per day under Code Sec. 27-180.7(h).” Source: Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Oil and Grease Management Program (City Code Sec. 27-180), checked 2026-11-02.
Required by Gainesville: every 30 days.
Rules change; verify with your city. Summaries are plain-English restatements of the official source linked below; “Source says” shows the exact wording. Blank rows mean the sources we checked did not state that rule, not that there is no rule.
Gainesville grease trap rules at a glance
Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Gainesville are set by Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Oil and Grease Management Program (City Code Sec. 27-180). Pumping: complete pump-out at least monthly. Sizing: 1,000-gallon minimum. A FOG or wastewater permit is required. Keep pumping records or manifests on site for inspectors. The ordinance sets penalties for violations (see Fines & penalties below). Got a FOG violation notice in Gainesville? What to do.
Of the 6 Florida programs we track, 5 state a pumping schedule and 4 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Gainesville yet; see Florida pumping companies. Compare all Florida cities.
Florida statewide rule: grease waste haulers and service manifests (F.S. 403.0741)
- A hauler who pumps a grease interceptor or trap must take the waste to a permitted disposal facility and may not return grease waste or graywater to the trap.
- Every removal must be documented on a service manifest showing the trap's condition, that it was cleaned, the amount removed, and the disposal facility. You and the hauler both sign it (or the hauler leaves a signed copy if you're closed).
- Keep a copy of the signed, completed service manifest on site for 1 year. The hauler also sends a copy to your county and city within 30 days of disposal.
- Inspectors check that you have a contract with a hauler for grease waste removal. Cities can adopt stricter rules (and some small counties may opt out).
Source: Florida Statutes § 403.0741, Grease waste removal and disposal · checked 2026-10-18
Gainesville grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line
| Required trap / interceptor type | Not stated in the sources we checked |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Grease interceptors must be at least 1,000 gallons. ✓ checked against source |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Pump interceptors completely at least monthly (at least 3 weeks apart) unless GRU approves another frequency in writing. Grease traps must be cleaned at least weekly. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit required? | Nonresidential food facilities need a GRU grease interceptor discharge permit and an approved interceptor or trap. Renew on expansion, a plumbing-permit remodel or a change of ownership. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit & program fees | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Keep an on-site log covering at least 12 months. Proof of pump-out must be entered through the GRU Grease Hauler online database within 7 days of the due date. ✓ checked against source |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Repeat failure to pump (3rd or later in 12 months): minimum $500 fine, or a GRU-scheduled pump-out plus $250. Fines up to $1,000 per day under Code Sec. 27-180.7(h). ✓ checked against source |
| Program contact | 352-393-1286 ✓ checked against source |
Sources
- https://www.gru.com/Portals/0/GreaseManual_May2023_ALD.pdf · checked 2026-11-02
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Gainesville grease trap FAQ
How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Gainesville, FL?
Pump complete pump-out at least monthly. Source: Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Oil and Grease Management Program (City Code Sec. 27-180), checked 2026-11-02. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.
What size grease interceptor is required in Gainesville?
1,000-gallon minimum, per the official source. Your plumbing official can require more.
Do restaurants in Gainesville need a grease trap permit?
Permit required, per the official source checked 2026-11-02.
Who enforces grease trap rules in Gainesville, FL?
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Oil and Grease Management Program (City Code Sec. 27-180) (program contact: 352-393-1286). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.
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