Grease traps and local food service businesses
The Village of Baltimore's Water and Sewer Department publishes its own rules and regulations for water and wastewater service, along with its capacity fees.
For a new or expanded kitchen, ask about capacity fees and grease equipment before you sign anything, since both depend on the village. Keep each hauler's service record on file.
Grease trap services in Baltimore, OH
Grease Trap Pumping
Empties grease, solids and wastewater before the trap reaches its limit. Learn more about grease trap pumping.
Grease Trap Cleaning
Removes hardened grease and solids that pumping can leave behind. Learn more about grease trap cleaning.
Grease Interceptor Cleaning
Jetting, solids removal and a check of tees, baffles and lids. Learn more about interceptor cleaning.
Grease Interceptor Pumping
Vacuum truck pump-outs for large tanks on a regular schedule. Learn more about interceptor pumping.
Local grease trap requirements
Baltimore is not on the Columbus sewer contract list. Sewer service comes from the Village of Baltimore Water and Sewer Department, so the Columbus grease rules do not apply.
Ask that office what it requires for your trap or interceptor before you set a service schedule, and keep the hauler's record from every visit.
Nearby service areas
The same number reaches providers serving nearby areas. Businesses with more than one location can call once per site and enter each ZIP code.
Common grease trap questions
How often do Baltimore restaurants need grease trap pumping?
It depends on trap size, menu and volume, along with local requirements. Confirm the required pumping interval with the village before setting a schedule. Interceptor sizing here follows the Ohio Plumbing Code, and the provider can measure the tank to suggest a starting point. A provider can measure your trap and suggest a schedule.
Do providers serving Baltimore handle in-ground interceptors?
Many do. Tell the provider whether you have an indoor trap or an outdoor interceptor, and its size if you know it, so they can confirm they have the right equipment. Call to check availability.
Who will I be speaking to when I call?
A short automated prompt asks for your ZIP code, then routes your call to an independent grease trap service provider covering Baltimore. We are a connection service and do not perform the work. The provider you speak with sets the price, schedule and terms.