Got a FOG violation notice in Yorkville? What to do
A grease (FOG) violation notice usually lists what the inspector found and a date to fix it. Here is what the official Yorkville source says, then the steps to take.
What the official source says
- Fines and penalties: “Fines run $50-$1,000; for example, failure to pump and submit records is $150, then $300, $450 and $1,000; a blockage is at least $500, a sewer overflow at least $1,000, and falsified records $1,000.”
- Pumping schedule: interceptors every 90 days, traps weekly; before grease + solids reach 25%
- Program: Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District (FOG Ordinance #2007-2C, amended 2008 & 2012)
Sources: ybsd.org · ybsd.org (checked 2026-10-19). Full rules on the Yorkville, IL page.
What to do now
- Find the deadline and the items cited on the notice. The notice, not this page, sets your deadline.
- Call or email the program if anything is unclear, and ask what proof they want.
- Book a pump-out if pumping, grease level or records are cited. Find one in the pumper directory.
- Keep the signed manifest and your maintenance log. A printable cleaning log helps.
- Don't use enzymes or additives to push grease through unless your program allows them; several programs ban them.
- Stay ahead of the next one with free pump-out reminders on your city's schedule.
Avoid the next notice: get reminded
Free email reminders before your grease trap pump-out is due, on your city's official schedule. For restaurants and property, building and facility managers.
FAQ
What is the FOG fine in Yorkville?
The official source says: "Fines run $50-$1,000; for example, failure to pump and submit records is $150, then $300, $450 and $1,000; a blockage is at least $500, a sewer overflow at least $1,000, and falsified records $1,000."
What should I do first after a FOG violation notice in Yorkville?
Read the notice for its deadline and the exact items cited, then contact Yorkville-Bristol Sanitary District (FOG Ordinance #2007-2C, amended 2008 & 2012) if anything is unclear. Book a pump-out if pumping or records are cited, and keep the signed pump-out manifest.
Not legal advice. Rules and fines change; verify with your city.