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Moline, IL grease trap requirements
Official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval. Quoted from the official source below — verify with your city.
Quick answer
- How often to pump: The official sources we checked don't set a fixed schedule for Moline. Most programs require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth (check yours). Confirm with City of Moline Utilities (City Code Ch. 34, Art. XXXIV, Sewer Use).
- 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: Fees listed: $100
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Moline: the official sources we checked don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: City of Moline Utilities (City Code Ch. 34, Art. XXXIV, Sewer Use), checked 2026-11-02.
Fines: “Administrative penalties of at least $1,000 per violation per day.” Source: City of Moline Utilities (City Code Ch. 34, Art. XXXIV, Sewer Use), checked 2026-11-02.
We'll use every 90 days. That's our recommended schedule, not a legal requirement. Many programs also require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth.
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.
Moline grease trap rules at a glance
Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Moline are set by City of Moline Utilities (City Code Ch. 34, Art. XXXIV, Sewer Use). The official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval for Moline, so plan on pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap (the most common rule) and follow any schedule on your permit. Pumping must be done by an approved or licensed hauler. The ordinance sets penalties for violations (see Fines & penalties below). Got a FOG violation notice in Moline? What to do.
Of the 58 Illinois programs we track, 16 state a pumping schedule and 8 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Moline yet; see Illinois pumping companies. Compare all Illinois cities.
Illinois statewide rule: Illinois Plumbing Code § 890.510
- Commercial kitchens must have a grease interceptor, with all grease-carrying fixtures directed to it.
- Food waste disposers may not discharge into the grease interceptor, and water-cooled interceptors are prohibited.
- Minimum size: the interceptor must hold at least half the liquid capacity of the connected fixtures on the same floor (60% if it sits on a floor below). Fixture capacity in gallons = length × width × depth in inches ÷ 231.
- Your sanitary district or city (for example MWRD, Fox Metro or a city FOG program) can add pumping schedules, permits and hauler rules on top of this.
Source: 77 Ill. Adm. Code 890.510, Grease interceptors · checked 2026-10-17
Moline grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line
| Required trap / interceptor type | Grease, oil and sand interceptors are required when the Director of Utilities decides they are needed. They must be a type and size the Director approves, easy to reach, and inspected, cleaned and repaired regularly by the user at its own expense (Sec. 34-3402(b)(3)). Wastewater may not contain more than 100 mg/L of animal or vegetable fats, oils or grease. ✓ checked against source |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit required? | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit & program fees | Waste Hauler Permit: $100 per year (permits run from January 1). ✓ checked against source |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Grease trap waste haulers need a City Waste Hauler Permit and proof of insurance (Sec. 34-3402(d)). ✓ checked against source |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Administrative penalties of at least $1,000 per violation per day. ✓ checked against source |
| Program contact | Not stated in the sources we checked |
Sources
- https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/moline/latest/moline_il/0-0-0-14155 · checked 2026-11-02
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Do restaurants in Moline need a grease trap permit?
Fees listed: $100, per the official source checked 2026-11-02.
Who enforces grease trap rules in Moline, IL?
City of Moline Utilities (City Code Ch. 34, Art. XXXIV, Sewer Use). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.
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