City of houston grease trap waiver

You are a special waste generator if you own or manage a restaurant or any food dealer establishment with a grease trap.

Generator responsibilities

Section 47-512(b) of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances mandates that every interceptor located within the incorporated City limits must be fully evacuated at least on a quarterly basis (every 90 days) unless a Notice of Waiver application is submitted and approved.

Paper permit is given and must be posted on site in public view.

A Fats, Oils and Grease permit is valid for one (1) year from the food dealer permit issue date and must be renewed annually.

• Account number (located on food dealer’s permit), or business name and address
• Affidavit of Holding Capacity form
• Method of Payment: check, money order, cashier's check, credit card

Bring the completed affidavit to:

8000 N. Stadium Dr.
Houston, TX 77054

All establishments with interceptors will be inspected on a routine basis or if a complaint is reported. There will be no notification for inspections.

During an inspection, the investigator will need to be provided the following documents:

• Original Fats, Oils, and Grease permit
• Yellow and white copies of waste manifests for the past 5 years
• Invoices from permitted biological pre-treatment company (if applicable)
• Notice of Waiver (if applicable)
• Copies of previous inspections

Investigators will check your trap, if necessary, and sample well to ensure that your discharge is consistent with the mandated parameters. Your dumpster, rendering oil bin, and surrounding area will also be checked for proper maintenance and upkeep.

Upon completion of inspection, you will be asked to sign inspection form and citation when applicable. Copies of the inspection form will be given to you for your records.