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Cleveland, OH grease trap requirements

Program run by City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control (Codified Ordinances Ch. 541) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). 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 Cleveland. Most programs require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth (check yours). Confirm with City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control (Codified Ordinances Ch. 541) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) at NEORSD hauler permits: (216) 881-6600.
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 City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control (Codified Ordinances Ch. 541) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) at NEORSD hauler permits: (216) 881-6600 whether a FOG or wastewater permit applies.

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-10-19. Rules change; verify with your city.

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Cleveland: the official sources we checked don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control (Codified Ordinances Ch. 541) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), checked 2026-10-19.

The official sources we checked don't list a fine amount for Cleveland. That doesn't mean there's no penalty.

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.

Cleveland grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Cleveland are set by City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control (Codified Ordinances Ch. 541) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). The official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval for Cleveland, so plan on pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap (the most common rule) and follow any schedule on your permit. Pumping must be done by an approved or licensed hauler.

Of the 3 Ohio programs we track, 1 states a pumping schedule and 0 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Cleveland yet; see Ohio pumping companies. Compare all Ohio cities.

Cleveland grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	Cleveland's sewer code bans discharges with more than 100 mg/l of fats, wax, grease or oils (or substances that turn solid or viscous between 1°C and 65°C). Where applicable, the Commissioner of Water Pollution Control can require grease, oil or sand interceptors; required pretreatment plans must be approved first and kept in good working order at the owner's expense (§ 541.12). ✓ checked against source
Sizing rule	Not stated in the sources we checked
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	Haulers who dispose of commercial kitchen grease trap waste at NEORSD's Southerly plant need a District permit for each vehicle (Wastewater Disposal Conditioning Permit: $225 per vehicle, expires December 31 each year). ✓ checked against source
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Not stated in the sources we checked
Program contact	NEORSD hauler permits: (216) 881-6600 ✓ checked against source

Sources

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/cleveland/latest/cleveland_oh/0-0-0-28449 · checked 2026-10-19
https://www.neorsd.org/business-home/septic-hauler-permits/ · checked 2026-10-19
https://www.neorsd.org/I_Library.php?LIBRARY_RECORD_ID=5505&a=download_file · checked 2026-10-19

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Before you book: Cleveland has hauler rules (see the table above). Ask the company to confirm it is approved for Cleveland, and keep a signed manifest for every pump-out.

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Who enforces grease trap rules in Cleveland, OH?

City of Cleveland Division of Water Pollution Control (Codified Ordinances Ch. 541) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) (program contact: NEORSD hauler permits: (216) 881-6600). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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