Among a wide range of other waste management solutions and the hire and sales of vehicles suitable for such purposes, Bridmin Tankers of Sutton Coldfield offer a regular, comprehensive grease trap cleaning service to restaurants, catering companies, and other organizations which make use of grease traps.  What are grease traps, and why is grease trap emptying such a hot topic?  For the uninitiated, here’s a guide to the reasons for, and use of, grease traps.

The Problem

Every year, the UK sewage system suffers around 200,000 blockages, up to three-quarters of which are thought to be due to grease and fat which has been poured into sinks and gutters.  In many cases, catering companies and food outlets are to blame.  Rectifying these problems incurs costs of millions of pounds, and the brunt of this bill is ultimately borne by the consumer.  Besides causing blockages, these waste products also harm wildlife and pollute land and watercourses.  As a nation we are eating out more and more regularly, so the problem is likely to continue to worsen.

A Poor Solution

Food macerators – also known colloquially as ‘waste disposal units’ – are devices which fit in plugholes and drainpipes and grind scraps of waste food into small pieces, supposedly to make them suitable for disposal by drains.  However, these units do nothing to break down the fat, oils and grease which, according to Water UK, cause up to 75% of sewer blockages annually.  By allowing people to ignore the problem, they actually make it worse.

A Better Solution

A better way is to promote good practice by two complementary means – education and legislation.  By pointing out the problem and recommending acceptable solutions, organizations like The Environment Agency and DEFRA are seeking to put in place responsible and sustainable practices for dealing with waste oils and grease.

One such solution is the use of grease traps.  A grease trap is a tank which is fitted to wastewater pipes between the plughole and the external drain.  A barrier in the tank traps oil and grease, while allowing water to pass through into the drain.  A grease trap emptying service then calls periodically to remove the waste.  Regarding your grease trap service UK law requires them to be a licenced waste carrier who can provide you with documentation of their grease trap emptying and disposal procedures.  You should keep these waste transfer notes for two years and make them available to inspectors.

The Bridmin Solution

If you work for a business or organization which prepares food, it is in your best interests to partner with an experienced grease trap service provider who can provide a conscientious and reliable service.  Bridmin Tankers are an established and reputable West Midlands company with years of experience in grease trap emptying.   As a privately owned family business, we answer to our customers first and foremost.

For a professional grease trap cleaning service, or a range of other waste management solutions, contact Bridmin Tankers today.