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Jersey City, NJ grease trap requirements

Program run by Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program. Hand-checked against source Last verified 2026-10-19 by Stew Israil, GreaseTrapRules. 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 Jersey City. Most programs require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth (check yours). Confirm with Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program.
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: Not stated in the sources we checked. Ask Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program whether a FOG or wastewater permit applies.

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Jersey City: the official sources we checked don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program, checked 2026-10-19.

Fines: “If the JCMUA has to clear a grease blockage from a business with no grease trap, the business is billed the cleanup costs (for example a jet vacuum truck at $150/hour and laborers at a minimum of $35/hour each) on top of any penalties.” Source: Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program, checked 2026-10-19.

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.

Jersey City grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Jersey City are set by Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program. The official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval for Jersey City, so plan on pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap (the most common rule) and follow any schedule on your permit. Keep pumping records or manifests on site for inspectors. The ordinance sets penalties for violations (see Fines & penalties below).

Of the 2 New Jersey programs we track, 1 states a pumping schedule and 0 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Jersey City yet; see New Jersey pumping companies. Compare all New Jersey cities.

Jersey City grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	Grease traps are mandatory for all food handling facilities and must be installed to the National Plumbing Code, Jersey City plumbing requirements, PVSC and NJDEP requirements. Traps are concrete, stainless steel or PVC, with two chambers and two access covers. ✓ checked against source
Sizing rule	JCMUA sizing formula: interceptor volume (gallons) = seats x flow factor (0.5 to 3.0 gallons per meal-hour, by type of operation) x 2.5 hours x 1.5 storage factor. Grease trap rating (gpm) = fixture capacity in gallons x 0.4. ✓ 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	Food handling facilities are subject to JCMUA inspection under its FOG Program. ✓ checked against source
Record keeping	Submit monthly invoices to the JCMUA documenting grease trap cleaning and maintenance and disposal by an authorized company. ✓ checked against source
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	If the JCMUA has to clear a grease blockage from a business with no grease trap, the business is billed the cleanup costs (for example a jet vacuum truck at $150/hour and laborers at a minimum of $35/hour each) on top of any penalties. ✓ checked against source
Program contact	Not stated in the sources we checked

Sources

https://jcmua.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/9-20-7a-Revised-Sewer-Rules-and-Regulations-September-22-2020.pdf · checked 2026-10-19

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Who enforces grease trap rules in Jersey City, NJ?

Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) Sewer Rules and Regulations (rev. Sept. 22, 2020) and FOG Program. Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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