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Toledo, OH 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 City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A)

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How often to pump: The official sources we checked don't set a fixed schedule for Toledo. Most programs require pumping before grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's depth (check yours). Confirm with City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A) at 419-936-3015.
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 Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A) at 419-936-3015 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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Toledo: the official sources we checked don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A), checked 2026-11-02.

Fines: “Failure to keep on-site records: $100 penalty. Falsified records: $1,000 penalty.” Source: City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A), checked 2026-11-02.

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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Toledo grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Toledo are set by City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A). The official sources we checked do not set a fixed pumping interval for Toledo, 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). Got a FOG violation notice in Toledo? What to do.

Of the 4 Ohio programs we track, 1 states a pumping schedule and 0 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Toledo yet; see Ohio pumping companies. Compare all Ohio cities.

Toledo grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	Oil and grease (including animal and vegetable fats) in discharges may not exceed 250 mg/L in a grab sample or 100 mg/L average. ✓ 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	Records must be shown on inspection by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department or the City Control Authority. ✓ checked against source
Record keeping	Food service establishments must keep written records of monthly checks, trap/interceptor cleaning dates, amount of solids and grease removed, disposal method and the manager's signature, on site for 3 years (TMC 930.12). ✓ checked against source
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Failure to keep on-site records: $100 penalty. Falsified records: $1,000 penalty. ✓ checked against source
Program contact	419-936-3015 ✓ checked against source

Sources

https://toledo.oh.gov/business/environment/water-pretreatment · checked 2026-11-02
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/toledo/latest/toledo_oh/0-0-0-145920 · checked 2026-10-26

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Who enforces grease trap rules in Toledo, OH?

City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services, Pretreatment Section (Toledo Municipal Code 930.12 and Appendix A) (program contact: 419-936-3015). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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