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McKinney, TX grease trap requirements

Official pumping rule: every 90 days or at 25% of wetted height. Quoted from the official source below — verify with your city.

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Last checked Oct 26, 2026 against City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84)

Program run by City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84). Hand-checked against source Report an error / rule changed

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How often to pump: Every 90 days or at 25% of wetted 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 City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84) whether a FOG or wastewater permit applies.

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-10-26. Rules change; verify with your city.

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McKinney rule: every 90 days or at 25% of wetted height. The source says: “Food establishment grease traps must be 100% pumped every 90 days, or sooner when grease and solids reach 25% of the wetted height, when discharge limits are exceeded, or when the Director orders it. A full evacuation must be finished within 24 hours.” Source: City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84), checked 2026-10-26.

Fines: “Violations carry a fine of up to $2,000 per offense; each day is a separate offense.” Source: City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84), checked 2026-10-26.

Required by McKinney: every 90 days.

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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.

McKinney grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in McKinney are set by City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84). Pumping: every 90 days or at 25% of wetted height. Pumping must be done by an approved or licensed hauler. 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 McKinney? What to do.

Of the 19 Texas programs we track, 15 state a pumping schedule and 8 require a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for McKinney yet; see Texas pumping companies. Compare all Texas cities.

McKinney grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	Grease traps must be a type and capacity approved by the Director (plumbing code, Texas Administrative Code, 2018 IPC), easy to reach, with sample ports. Self-cleaning traps are only allowed at 15 gallons or less with approval and 3 years of logs. ✓ checked against source
Sizing rule	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Food establishment grease traps must be 100% pumped every 90 days, or sooner when grease and solids reach 25% of the wetted height, when discharge limits are exceeded, or when the Director orders it. A full evacuation must be finished within 24 hours. ✓ checked against source
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	Keep pumping manifests (trip tickets) on the premises for 3 years. ✓ checked against source
Pumper / hauler approval	Grease traps must be pumped by a City-permitted liquid waste transporter (transporter permit $200/yr; trip ticket book $25). ✓ checked against source
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Violations carry a fine of up to $2,000 per offense; each day is a separate offense. ✓ checked against source
Program contact	Not stated in the sources we checked

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https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/25745/Liquid-Waste-Ordinance-No-2020-11-074 · checked 2026-10-26

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McKinney grease trap FAQ

How often do grease traps have to be pumped in McKinney, TX?

Pump every 90 days or at 25% of wetted height. Source: City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84), checked 2026-10-26. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.

Who enforces grease trap rules in McKinney, TX?

City of McKinney (Liquid Waste Ordinance No. 2020-11-074, Code Ch. 84). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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