Miami, FL grease trap requirements
Program run by Miami-Dade County DERM (Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Ordinance), FOG Discharge Control program. Hand-checked against source Last verified 2026-10-18 by Stew Israil, GreaseTrapRules. Report an error / rule changed
Quick answer
- How often to pump: As set in your Miami-Dade GDO permit
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: No minimum size stated in the sources we checked. Your local program or plumbing code sets it; estimate with the sizing calculator.
- Permit / fees: Permit required
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.
Miami grease trap rules at a glance
Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Miami are set by Miami-Dade County DERM (Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Ordinance), FOG Discharge Control program. Pumping: as set in your Miami-Dade GDO permit. A FOG or wastewater permit is required. Keep pumping records or manifests on site for inspectors.
Of the 3 Florida programs we track, 2 state a pumping schedule and 1 requires a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Miami 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
Miami grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line
| Required trap / interceptor type | Not stated in the sources we checked |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Pump-out frequency is set in your GDO permit. Small (20 gpm or less) interceptors at facilities without fryers that meet all county conditions may self-clean daily instead of monthly transporter cleaning. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit required? | Any non-residential facility that handles, prepares or processes food and can discharge FOG to the sewer needs a FOG Discharge Control Operating (GDO) permit and an approved FOG control device. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit & program fees | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Operator-class GDO permit holders must submit a Liquid Waste Transporter Electronic Manifest by the 20th of the month the device is cleaned. Self-cleaning facilities must keep logs on site for at least three years. ✓ checked against source |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Program contact | Not stated in the sources we checked |
Sources
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/economy/neighborhood-compliance/fats-oils-grease.page · checked 2026-10-18
- https://www.miamidade.gov/apps/rer/greasedischargeoperatingreport/Default · checked 2026-10-18
Grease trap cleaning & pumping companies in Miami, FL
No verified pumping company for Miami yet. Free listings are sorted A–Z. A listing is not an endorsement.
Before you book: ask for a full pump-out (not a skim) and a signed manifest for every service, and keep it on site for inspectors.
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Use the grease interceptor sizing calculator (UPC, IPC and PDI methods), then confirm Miami's own minimums above. Not sure how often to pump? Read how often to pump a grease trap.
Miami grease trap FAQ
How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Miami, FL?
Pump as set in your Miami-Dade GDO permit. Source: Miami-Dade County DERM (Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Ordinance), FOG Discharge Control program, checked 2026-10-18. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.
Do restaurants in Miami need a grease trap permit?
Permit required, per the official source checked 2026-10-18.
Who enforces grease trap rules in Miami, FL?
Miami-Dade County DERM (Chapter 24 Environmental Protection Ordinance), FOG Discharge Control program. Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.
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