San Francisco FOG & Grease Rules

Key requirements

Haulers: The FOG waste from a GRD should be put into a separate drum to be pumped out by a certified grease hauler. [E01]
Best management practices: This FOG waste must NOT be discharged to the facility's drains (as it can cause grease clogs), and should NOT be poured into your used vegetable oil drum (as it can contaminate this much-cleaner used vegetable oil and result in rejection by your recycling company). [E02]
Best management practices: The FOG waste that is skimmed off by a GRD is considered "trap waste", in the same manner as the FOG waste that is separated at the top of traditional passive grease traps. [E03]
Sizing and installation: You are required to install one or more Grease Removal Devices (GRDs). [E04]
Sizing and installation: A large Gravity Grease Interceptor can also be installed instead of a GRD, but due to the large size of Gravity Grease Interceptors (300 gallons or greater in capacity) this is not usually an option for restaurants in San Francisco. [E05]
Penalties: Non-compliance can result in the assessment of fines. [E06]
Penalties: Violations can result in accrual of fines and penalties. [E07]
Inspections: Your restaurant has been evaluated by a Sewer Department Inspector from San Francisco Water, Power and Sewer and found to be a Category 1 FOG discharger. [E08]
Permits: You can file for permits online at sfdbi.org. [E09]