How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Omaha, NE?

Pump at least every 30 days. Source: the official program source, checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.

States / Nebraska / Omaha

Omaha, NE grease trap & interceptor requirements

Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed

Quick answer

How often to pump: At least every 30 days
Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
Permit / fees: not stated in the sources we checked

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-10-17. Rules change; verify with your city.

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	Source says: “Type I interceptor required for certain uses.”
Sizing rule	Source says: “(gallons per minute) Maximum Grease Retention .”
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Pump at least every 30 days. Source says “Inside grease traps shall be cleaned as often as necessary but not less frequent than at least every 30 days.”
Permit required?	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	Grease traps/interceptors are subject to inspection. Source says “The chief plumbing inspector will review the plans and menu to determine whether or not the facility will produce grease laden waste.”
Record keeping	Keep pumping and maintenance records (manifests/logs) available for inspection. Source says “User will maintain pumping records on file for three years.”
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	Not stated in the sources we checked

Sources

https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH49PL_ARTXICOININ_DIV5INOTGRWA_S49-1144TYIIMUSAIN · checked 2026-10-17
https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH49PL_ARTXIVTRCL · checked 2026-10-17

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