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Orland Park, IL grease trap & interceptor requirements
Program run by Village of Orland Park (Public Works) & MWRD. Hand-checked against source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed
Quick answer
- How often to pump: Monthly unless the Village sets another schedule
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: Illinois Plumbing Code: at least half of connected fixture capacity
- Permit / fees: Hauler license $150/yr + $75 per extra vehicle
Need a pump-out? See 3 pumping companies serving Orland Park ↓
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.
| Required trap / interceptor type | Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. 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 it, and water-cooled interceptors are prohibited. MWRD Sewage and Waste Control Ordinance: discharges to MWRD sewers may not exceed 250 mg/L total fats, oils and greases (FOG). ✓ checked against source |
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| Sizing rule | Illinois Plumbing Code minimum: 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. ✓ checked against source |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Village Code 7-3-9: grease trap owners must have the trap cleaned out monthly unless the Village sets another schedule. No agents may be used to resuspend or dissolve grease, and grease trap sludge may not be put into Village sewers. ✓ checked against source |
| Permit required? | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit & program fees | Hauler license: $150 per year (includes one vehicle), $75 per additional vehicle. ✓ checked against source |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | A manifest is required for off-site transport; the generator keeps a copy and sends one to Public Works by certified mail within 48 hours. ✓ checked against source |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Haulers need an annual Village grease trap sludge removal and transportation license plus IEPA and Illinois Department of Agriculture permits. ✓ checked against source |
| 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://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/orlandpark/latest/orlandpark_il/0-0-0-7362 · checked 2026-10-17
- https://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/documents/Sewage_and_Waste_Control_Ordinance.pdf · checked 2026-10-17
- https://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/077/077008900E05100R.html · checked 2026-10-17
Grease trap pumping companies in Orland Park, IL
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