Grease Trap Services

What We Do

Grease traps help keep fats, oils, grease, and food solids from entering downstream plumbing and sewer lines. As the captured material builds up, the trap loses capacity and can contribute to odors, slow drainage, backups, or operational problems. Affordable Waste Services provides routine grease trap pumping and cleaning to remove accumulated waste and help commercial customers keep their systems functioning properly.


During service, our team can monitor grease levels and observe the condition of the trap. If a connected drain line is restricted, related drain cleaning or sewer/hydro jetting may be recommended. Establishing a consistent service schedule based on usage and trap capacity is usually more reliable than waiting for odors or drainage problems to appear. Businesses should also follow any applicable local requirements for maintenance and waste handling.


Affordable Waste Services has served Licking County and surrounding areas since 1989. Our broader wastewater services include septic and aeration tank pumping, camera inspections, drain cleaning, jetting, tank locating, and septic inspections. Contact us to discuss grease trap capacity, current service frequency, and any symptoms affecting the surrounding drain lines.

When to Call

  • The trap is nearing its scheduled cleaning interval.
  • Grease and solids are occupying too much capacity.
  • Persistent odors are coming from the trap or nearby drains.
  • Sinks or connected lines are draining slowly.
  • A backup has occurred or maintenance records need to be updated.


Towns we serve:  Pataskala, Johnstown, Granville, Alexandria, Utica, Newark, Heath, Hebron, Thornville, Baltimore, St. Louisville, and nearby service-area communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a grease trap be pumped?

  • Frequency depends on trap size, business volume, menu, and applicable requirements. Regular monitoring helps establish an appropriate schedule.

Can you clear the drain line connected to the trap?

  • Yes. Drain cleaning and sewer/hydro jetting are available when a connected line has a suitable blockage or buildup.

Why not wait until the trap causes a problem?

  • Routine service helps reduce odors, loss of capacity, slow drainage, and disruptive backups.


Set Up Grease Trap Service

Call to discuss your trap, usage, current schedule, and any connected drain concerns.