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St. Petersburg, FL grease trap requirements
Program run by City of St. Petersburg Water Resources, Grease Management Program (City Code Ch. 27, Art. III, Div. 4). Hand-checked against source Last verified 2026-10-19 by Stew Israil, GreaseTrapRules. Report an error / rule changed
Quick answer
- How often to pump: Interceptors monthly (variance possible, max 180 days); traps weekly; before grease + solids reach 25%
- 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: Grease discharge permit required; fees listed: $114.51, $229.02, $458.04
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St. Petersburg grease trap rules at a glance
Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in St. Petersburg are set by City of St. Petersburg Water Resources, Grease Management Program (City Code Ch. 27, Art. III, Div. 4). Pumping: interceptors monthly (variance possible, max 180 days); traps weekly; before grease + solids reach 25%. A FOG or wastewater permit is required. Pumping must be done by an approved or licensed hauler. Keep pumping records or manifests on site for inspectors.
Of the 5 Florida programs we track, 4 state a pumping schedule and 3 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for St. Petersburg 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
St. Petersburg grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line
| Required trap / interceptor type | Additives (chemicals, enzymes, bacteria, grease cutters) must be approved by the City in writing before use; automatic grease removal devices need written approval before installation. ✓ checked against source |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Grease interceptors must be pumped at least once every calendar month (at least three weeks apart), and sooner if grease passes 6 inches, solids pass 8 inches, or grease plus solids pass 25 percent of capacity. A variance from monthly pumping can be requested, but pump-out is still required at least once every 180 days. Grease traps must be opened, inspected, cleaned and maintained at least once per week. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit required? | Food service facilities that must have a grease trap or interceptor need a City Grease Discharge Permit (GDP); it runs three years. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit & program fees | GDP fees are charged yearly by daily water use: $114.51 (0-100 gal/day), $229.02 (101-1,000), $343.53 (1,001-10,000), $458.04 (over 10,000). A monthly-pumping variance application costs $314.91. ✓ checked against source |
| Inspections | City GMP officials inspect traps and interceptors; if an interceptor has 6 inches or more of grease or 8 inches or more of solids, it must be pumped within 72 hours. ✓ checked against source |
| Record keeping | Keep a logbook of all trap/interceptor cleaning and maintenance, plus an on-site file with plumbing drawings, the current permit, quarterly reports, pumper receipts and hauler information. Pump-outs are reported through the City's FOG BMP online platform. ✓ checked against source |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Interceptors must be pumped by a City-permitted grease hauler; returning gray water to the interceptor is prohibited under Florida law since July 1, 2022. ✓ checked against source |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Program contact | 727-892-5622 ✓ checked against source |
Sources
- https://www.stpete.org/residents/utilities/grease_management_program.php · checked 2026-10-19
- https://library.municode.com/fl/st._petersburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIISTPECO_CH27UT_ARTIIISESEDI_DIV4GRMA · checked 2026-10-19
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/403.0741 · checked 2026-10-19
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St. Petersburg grease trap FAQ
How often do grease traps have to be pumped in St. Petersburg, FL?
Pump interceptors monthly (variance possible, max 180 days); traps weekly; before grease + solids reach 25%. Source: City of St. Petersburg Water Resources, Grease Management Program (City Code Ch. 27, Art. III, Div. 4), checked 2026-10-19. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.
Do restaurants in St. Petersburg need a grease trap permit?
Grease discharge permit required; fees listed: $114.51, $229.02, $458.04, per the official source checked 2026-10-19.
Who enforces grease trap rules in St. Petersburg, FL?
City of St. Petersburg Water Resources, Grease Management Program (City Code Ch. 27, Art. III, Div. 4) (program contact: 727-892-5622 · [email protected]). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.
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