Ronald Wastewater District

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

DO's

DO scrape all food scraps and grease solids into the garbage.
DO collect excess frying grease in a separate container for proper disposal.
DO schedule regular cleaning for grease interceptors/traps.
DO inspect your grease interceptor/trap monthly to ensure it is working properly.
DO clean up spills with absorbent material and put it into the garbage.
DO clean hood filters, floor mats, fry racks, etc. inside your kitchen.
DO dispose of mop water and carpet shampoo wastewater into your mop
sink.
DO call (206) 546-2494 for additional information.

DONT'S

DON'T rinse off food scraps and grease from plates, pots and pans using hot water and flush down your kitchen drain.
DON'T pour FOG (salad oils, butter, shortening, grease, cooking oil, soups) down your kitchen sinks.
DON'T put enzymes or other additives directly into grease interceptor/trap in order to reduce cleaning schedule.
DON'T wait for District Inspectors to tell you to clean your grease interceptor/trap.
DON'T spray down grease spills into an outside drain.
DON'T clean greasy equipment outside.
DON'T dump mop water or carpet shampoo wastewater outside.

Downloads

Resources Ronald Wastewater District - Resolution 05-06
Ronald Wastewater District - Best Management Practices
IRAC - Guide To Restaurant Grease Management
Grease Trap Maintenance Log
Grease Interceptor Maintenance Log

For more information on the District's Grease Management Program please contact us at (206) 546-2494 or visit our office at 17505 Linden Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98155.

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