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Wheeling, 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.

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Last checked Nov 2, 2026 against Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities)

Program run by Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities). Hand-checked against source Report an error / rule changed

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How often to pump: The official sources we checked don't set a fixed schedule for Wheeling. Most programs require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth (check yours). Confirm with Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities) at 847-459-2620.
Interceptor minimum / sizing: Minimum 1,000 gal
Permit / fees: Not stated in the sources we checked. Ask Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities) at 847-459-2620 whether a FOG or wastewater permit applies.

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-11-02. Rules change; verify with your city.

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Wheeling: the official sources we checked don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities), checked 2026-11-02.

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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.

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Wheeling grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Wheeling are set by Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities). The official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval for Wheeling, so plan on pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap (the most common rule) and follow any schedule on your permit. Sizing: minimum 1,000 gal.

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 Wheeling 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

Wheeling grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	Restaurants and food processing businesses must provide an outside grease interceptor; grease waste must drain to it. Dishwashers bypass the interceptor. The interceptor inlet pipe must be within 30 feet of the building unless the Village Engineer approves otherwise. ✓ checked against source
Sizing rule	Exterior grease interceptors/basins must be at least 1,000 gallons with water-tight covers (Village Sanitary Sewer Notes, note 17). ✓ checked against source
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit required?	Not stated in the sources we checked
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	847-459-2620 ✓ checked against source

Sources

https://www.wheelingil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/548/Chapter-4-Sanitary-Sewage-Facilities-PDF · checked 2026-11-02
https://wheelingil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/392/Sanitary-Sewer-Notes-PDF · checked 2026-11-02
https://www.wheelingil.gov/288/Engineering-and-Capital-Projects-Divisio · checked 2026-10-26

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What size grease interceptor is required in Wheeling?

Minimum 1,000 gal, per the official source. Your plumbing official can require more.

Who enforces grease trap rules in Wheeling, IL?

Village of Wheeling Community Development / Engineering (Village Code Chapter 4, Sanitary Sewage Facilities) (program contact: 847-459-2620). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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