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Spartanburg, SC grease trap requirements

Program run by Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026). 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: Outside traps at least quarterly; sooner at 25% of liquid height
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 Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026) at Grease Control Program: 864-253-9304 option 1 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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How often does Spartanburg require grease trap pumping?

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Spartanburg rule: outside traps at least quarterly; sooner at 25% of liquid height. The source says: “In-ground outside grease traps must be pumped at least once every calendar quarter, and serviced as soon as floating material, grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's liquid height, which can mean pumping more often than quarterly.” Source: Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026), checked 2026-10-19.

Fines: “Continued non-compliance can bring a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per day for each violation.” Source: Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026), checked 2026-10-19.

Required by Spartanburg: every 90 days.

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Spartanburg grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Spartanburg are set by Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026). Pumping: outside traps at least quarterly; sooner at 25% of liquid height. Keep pumping records or manifests on site for inspectors. The ordinance sets penalties for violations (see Fines & penalties below).

Of the 4 South Carolina programs we track, 4 state a pumping schedule and 2 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Spartanburg yet; see South Carolina pumping companies. Compare all South Carolina cities.

Spartanburg grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	Grease traps need District approval before and after installation (call at least 36 hours ahead). Under-the-counter traps need special District approval. Chemical or biological agents used to dissolve or flush grease through the sewer are prohibited. ✓ checked against source
Sizing rule	Outside grease traps must provide at least 25 minutes of retention at actual peak flow and can be no smaller than 1,000 gallons total capacity. ✓ checked against source
Pumping / cleaning frequency	In-ground outside grease traps must be pumped at least once every calendar quarter, and serviced as soon as floating material, grease and solids reach 25% of the trap's liquid height, which can mean pumping more often than quarterly. ✓ checked against source
Permit required?	Not stated in the sources we checked
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	District personnel routinely inspect outside grease traps, maintenance records and grease/rendering bins, and leave a notice with a deadline when something is out of compliance. ✓ checked against source
Record keeping	Keep the Grease Trap Maintenance Log or pumping manifests/receipts, the annual PCB lab report and the District's annual authorization letter for at least one year, available to inspectors. ✓ checked against source
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Continued non-compliance can bring a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per day for each violation. ✓ checked against source
Program contact	Grease Control Program: 864-253-9304 option 1 [email protected] ✓ checked against source

Sources

https://www.spartanburgwater.org/files/files/Grease_Control_Program_2026.pdf · checked 2026-10-19

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Spartanburg grease trap FAQ

How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Spartanburg, SC?

Pump outside traps at least quarterly; sooner at 25% of liquid height. Source: Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026), checked 2026-10-19. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.

Who enforces grease trap rules in Spartanburg, SC?

Spartanburg Water / Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, Grease Control Program (revised April 2026) (program contact: Grease Control Program: 864-253-9304 option 1 · [email protected]). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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