Greensboro FOG & Grease Rules

Key requirements

Cleaning/pump-out frequency: All outdoor grease interceptor units shall be cleaned/pumped at least quarterly by a North Carolina licensed grease hauler or recycler [E01] [E06].
Sizing and installation: Cleaning/pumping shall include the complete removal of all contents, including floatable materials, wastewater, sludge and solids. Separation, decanting or back flushing of the grease interceptor or its wastes is prohibited [E02].
Records: All owners/users shall maintain cleaning/pumping receipt records that include: date and time grease interceptor was cleaned, quantity of grease/materials removal, company or qualified agent providing services [E03].
Records: Cleaning records shall be maintained on-site for a period of three years and copies of cleaning records shall be submitted quarterly to the City of Greensboro FOG Coordinator [E04].
Inspections: The FOG Coordinator or his designee, upon presentation of proper credentials shall have right-of-entry on or upon the property of any user/owner or commercial or institutional enterprise subject to this Policy for the purpose of inspection, determination of compliance, or other enforcement action [E05].
Penalties: Civil Penalty [from $1-$10,000] [E07].

Cleaning/pumping receipt records that include: date and time grease interceptor was cleaned, quantity of grease/materials removal, company or qualified agent providing services [E03].
Cleaning records shall be maintained on-site for a period of three years [E04].
Copies of cleaning records shall be submitted quarterly to the City of Greensboro FOG Coordinator [E04].