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Bellevue, WA grease trap requirements

Official pumping rule: at least twice a year (Utilities guidance). A FOG or wastewater permit is required. Quoted from the official source below — verify with your city.

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Last checked Nov 2, 2026 against Bellevue Utilities, Industrial Waste / FOG (Bellevue City Code 24.04.213)

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How often to pump: At least twice a year (Utilities guidance)
Interceptor minimum / sizing: Interceptor vault at least 600 gallons
Permit / fees: Permit required

From the official source(s) below, last checked 2026-11-02. Rules change; verify with your city.

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Bellevue: the official sources we checked say “at least twice a year (Utilities guidance)”, but don't set a fixed pumping interval. Source: Bellevue Utilities, Industrial Waste / FOG (Bellevue City Code 24.04.213), checked 2026-11-02.

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Bellevue grease trap rules at a glance

Grease trap and FOG (fats, oils and grease) rules for restaurants in Bellevue are set by Bellevue Utilities, Industrial Waste / FOG (Bellevue City Code 24.04.213). Pumping: at least twice a year (Utilities guidance). Sizing: interceptor vault at least 600 gallons. A FOG or wastewater permit is required.

Of the 5 Washington programs we track, 5 state a pumping schedule and 1 requires a permit. We have not verified a pumping company for Bellevue yet; see Washington pumping companies. Compare all Washington cities.

Bellevue grease trap & interceptor rules, line by line

Required trap / interceptor type	All restaurants and food processing businesses must install pretreatment such as grease interceptors, subject to Utility review and approval (BCC 24.04.213). Interceptors (exterior vaults of at least 600 gallons) are required for high-volume restaurants (16 hrs/day or 500+ meals/day) and large kitchens; grease traps for small-volume operations. ✓ checked against source
Sizing rule	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumping / cleaning frequency	Bellevue Utilities says all grease interceptors should be cleaned at least twice a year, more often if needed. ✓ checked against source
Permit required?	If a trap or interceptor is needed, buy a permit for the device at the City Hall Permit Center. ✓ checked against source
Permit & program fees	Not stated in the sources we checked
Inspections	Inspectors rate traps by percent filled: up to 25% good, 25-50% fair, over 50% poor. A poor trap gets a compliance order to clean immediately and you must confirm with the Industrial Waste Coordinator within 30 days. ✓ checked against source
Record keeping	Not stated in the sources we checked
Pumper / hauler approval	Not stated in the sources we checked
Reporting portal	Not stated in the sources we checked
Fines & penalties	Not stated in the sources we checked
Program contact	Industrial Waste Coordinator 425-452-2030 ✓ checked against source

Sources

https://bellevue.municipal.codes/BCC/24.04.213 · checked 2026-11-02
https://bellevuewa.gov/sites/default/files/media/pdf_document/FATS%20OILS%20%26%20GREASE%20%20FAQ.pdf · checked 2026-11-02

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Bellevue grease trap FAQ

How often do grease traps have to be pumped in Bellevue, WA?

Pump at least twice a year (Utilities guidance). Source: Bellevue Utilities, Industrial Waste / FOG (Bellevue City Code 24.04.213), checked 2026-11-02. Rules change; confirm with the local sewer authority.

What size grease interceptor is required in Bellevue?

Interceptor vault at least 600 gallons, per the official source. Your plumbing official can require more.

Do restaurants in Bellevue need a grease trap permit?

Permit required, per the official source checked 2026-11-02.

Who enforces grease trap rules in Bellevue, WA?

Bellevue Utilities, Industrial Waste / FOG (Bellevue City Code 24.04.213) (program contact: Industrial Waste Coordinator 425-452-2030). Contact them for permits, inspections and approved haulers.

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