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Oak Park, IL grease trap requirements
Official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval. A FOG or wastewater permit is required. 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 Oak Park. Most programs require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth (check yours). Confirm with Village of Oak Park Health Department & Permit Processing Division (Health Plan Review) at 708-358-5430.
- 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
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Oak Park: the official sources we checked don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: Village of Oak Park Health Department & Permit Processing Division (Health Plan Review), checked 2026-11-02.
The official sources we checked don't list a fine amount for Oak Park. That doesn't mean there's no penalty.
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.
Oak Park grease trap rules at a glance
Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Oak Park are set by Village of Oak Park Health Department & Permit Processing Division (Health Plan Review). The official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval for Oak Park, so plan on pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap (the most common rule) and follow any schedule on your permit. A FOG or wastewater permit is required.
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 Oak Park 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
Oak Park grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line
| Required trap / interceptor type | Food facilities need a grease interceptor connected to the dishwashing sinks, floor drains and other sinks, based on the menu and equipment (Village Health Plan Review Form). ✓ checked against source |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | The grease interceptor must be sized under the Illinois Plumbing Code, Section 890.510(a). ✓ checked against source |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit required? | New and significantly altered food facilities must submit plans (including the grease interceptor) to the Oak Park Permit Processing Division for Health Department review before building. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit & program fees | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| 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 | 708-358-5430 ✓ checked against source |
Sources
- https://villageview.oak-park.us/cityviewportal/content/oak%20park/Oak%20Park%20Health%20Plan%20Review%20Form%20(3-15-2017).pdf · checked 2026-11-02
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Oak Park grease trap FAQ
Do restaurants in Oak Park need a grease trap permit?
Permit required, per the official source checked 2026-11-02.
Who enforces grease trap rules in Oak Park, IL?
Village of Oak Park Health Department & Permit Processing Division (Health Plan Review) (program contact: 708-358-5430). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.
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