Getting The Grease OutThe City of Rogers Approach

Bob Winnes

Environmental Compliance Specialist

• What is FOG?

• Where does it come from?

• Why should we be concerned?

• What is a food service?– Restaurant

– Hospital

– School

– Nursing care facility

– Bakery

– Delicatessen

– Market

– Caterer

• Types of grease from food services

– Yellow grease

– Brown grease

• What is a grease

interceptor?

• What should be plumbed to the grease interceptor?– 2 compartment sinks– 3 compartment sinks– Prep sinks– Mop sinks– Hand wash sinks– Dishwashers– Floor sinks and drains– Trench drains

• Kitchen sinks and floor drains– Screened

• Floor drains– Minimal use

• Garbage disposals or food grinders– Prefer they not be used– Required to be plumbed to a solids

interceptor prior to connecting to the grease interceptor

• What is an oil/grease dumpster?

• Reasons for Grease Abatement Program

• Increase in the number of food services in Rogers

• Burden upon the existing sanitary sewer system

• Associated maintenance time and costs

Main goal

• KEEPING OIL AND GREASE OUT OF THE CITY’S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM THUS PREVENTING A BUILD UP OF GREASE WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND THE ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS – BLOCKAGES, BACKUPS AND OVERFLOWS!

• City of Rogers Approach

• Education

• Pre-approval of grease interceptor sizing– New food services

– Renovated food services

• Grease Abatement Inspections

• Requiring food service to

• Operate with proper grease interceptor sizing

• Improve and/or maintain grease interceptor maintenance

• Utilize Clean Kitchen Practices to minimize grease loading

Clean Kitchen Practices• Never pour oil and/or grease down any drain

or into any toilet• Use less oil and liquid oil instead of solid

grease or lard• Scrape food scraps into designated trash

receptacle• Dry wipe, with a paper towel, all oily/greasy

dishes, pots, pans, containers and utensils prior to putting them into hot water or placing them into the dishwasher

• Collect, recycle or dispose of used oil/grease through an approved grease hauler – Liquid Waste Transporter (LWT)

• Use baskets and/or screens in all kitchen sinks to help prevent food debris from entering the drains

• Make sure all floor drains are properly screened

• Capture the oil and grease accumulated in ventilation and exhaust hoods through routine cleaning and filter changes

• Clean (pump) grease interceptors on a regular basis

• Keep grease interceptors well maintained and properly working

• Make sure the used oil/grease intended for the oil/grease dumpster ends up inside the dumpster instead of spilled on the surrounding area

• Keep the oil/grease dumpster lid closed when not in use to prevent rainwater from causing messy overflows

• The City’s Grease Abatement Program also targets homeowners

• Education– Bilingual door hangers

– Information posted on the RWU website

Where Does The Grease Come From? Most of us know grease as the by-product of cooking. Grease is found in such things as:

Meat fats Lard Cooking oil Shortening Butter & margarine Food scraps Baking goods Sauces Dairy products

Too often, grease is washed into the plumbing system, usually through the kitchen sink. Grease sticks to the insides of sewer pipes (both on your property and in the streets). Over time, the grease can build up and block the entire pipe. Home garbage disposals do not keep grease out of the plumbing system. These units only shred solid material into smaller pieces and do not prevent grease from going down the drain. Commercial additives, including detergents, that claim to dissolve grease may pass grease down the line and cause problems in other areas.

The Results Can Be:

Raw sewage overflowing in your home or your neighbor’s home;

An expensive and

unpleasant cleanup that often must be paid for by you, the homeowner;

Raw sewage overflowing

into parks, yards and streets;

Potential contact with

disease-causing organisms; and

An increase in operation

and maintenance costs for local sewer departments, which causes higher sewer bills for customers.

What Can We Do To Help? The easiest way to solve the grease problem and help prevent overflows of raw sewage is to keep the grease out of the sanitary sewer system in the first place! There Are Several Ways To Do This:

Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets.

Scrape grease and food scraps from plates, pots, pans, utensils, and grills and cooking surfaces into a can or the trash for disposal.

Do not put grease

down garbage disposals.

Use baskets and or

strainers in sinks to catch food scraps and other solids. Empty these drain baskets/strainers into the trash for disposal.

Communicate with

your friends and neighbors about the problem of grease in the sewer system and how to keep it out.

Remember: Sewer overflows and backups can cause health hazards, damage property and threaten the environment! You can help prevent this from occurring.

Alcantarillados Libre de Grasa ¿De dónde proviene la grasa? Muchos de nosotros sabemos que la grasa es un residuo o producto en el cocinar. La grasa se encuentra en cosas como: Grasas de la carne Manteca Aceite para cocinar Acortamiento Mantequilla y margarina Sobras de comida Productos de repostería o cualquier producto que se cocine Salsas Productos lácteos como la leche y el queso Muchas veces, la grasa es lavada dentro del sistema de plomería, usualmente a través del fregadero en la cocina. La grasa se pega en el interior de la tubería de desagüe (en su propiedad y/o en la calle). Con el tiempo, la grasa se acumula y obstruye toda la tubería. Los trituradores de desperdicios domésticos no mantienen la grasa fuera del sistema de plomería. Estos aparatos solo trituran o muelen el material sólido en pedazos más pequeños y no previenen la grasa de ir dentro del drenaje. Aditivos comerciales, incluyendo detergentes, que reclaman disolver la grasa pueden pasar la grasa dentro de la línea y causar problemas en otras áreas.

Los resultados pueden ser: Desbordamiento de aguas negras en su hogar o el hogar de su vecino; Limpieza costosa y desagradable a costo de usted o del propietario; Desbordamiento de aguas negras en parques, patios, y calles; Contacto potencial con organismos causante de enfermedades; y Aumento en costo de operación y mantemiento para el departamento de alcantarillado local, el cual causa una

factura de cobro mayor al consumidor. ¿Qué podemos hacer para ayudar? La manera más fácil de resolver el problema de la grasa y ayudar a prevenir desbordamientos de aguas negras es mantener la grasa fuera del sistema en primer lugar. Hay varias maneras de hacer esto. Nunca echar grasa por fregaderos o inodoros. Raspe la grasa y residuos de comida de bandejas, platos, ollas, sartenes, utensilios y parrillas dentro de latas

para ser desechados ( o reciclados donde este disponible). No eche grasa por el triturador de desperdicios. Ponga canastas/coladores en el drenaje del fregadero para recoger los residuos de comida y otros sólidos, y

vacíe las canastas/coladores en la basura para ser desechados. Hable con sus amigos y vecinos sobre el problema de la grasa en el alcantarillado y cómo manternerlo fuera de

el. Si tiene alguna pregunta llame a la autoridad local del sistema de alcantarillado. Recuerde: Desbordamientos y retornos de la alcantarilla pueden causar riesgos a la salud, danos a la propiedad y amenaza a el ambiente. Usted puede ayudar a prevenir que esto ocurra.

• Process for new food services

• Pre-approval of grease interceptor sizing– Inquiry form

– Inspection for conformance

• Grease Abatement Inspection

• Inquiry form• Name of proposed business• Address / location• Date / Time / Contact / Contact’s

Company Name / Phone Number / Discussions /

• Recommended grease interceptor size• Dated, signed & sent to RWU’s

Engineering

GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING INQUIRY Restaurant / Business Name: Address / Location: Date / Time / Contact / Company / Phone / Discussion: Recommended Grease Interceptor Size: Copy To Everett Balk: Date: Signature:

Affordable Burial & Cremation Service No action necessary, will discharge directly into sanitary sewer 18 January 2006Backyard Burgers Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 11 January 2006Beverly Healthcare Install 1500-gal grease interceptor 01 January 2005Bonefish Grill Install 3000-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 1000-gal tank, in series) 13 December 2005Border's Book StoreBuilding "J" at Pinnacle Hills Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 21 October 2005Calvary Chapel Install 500-gal grease interceptor 24 January 2006Carrabba's Italian Grill Install 4000-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 2000-gal tank, in series) 13 December 2005Church at Pinnacle HillsCook's Natural Foods Install 1000-gal grease interceptor 18 November 2005Country Inn & Suites Install 500-gal grease interceptor 07 April 2006Dixieland Gardens Senior ComplexEat This! Existing 2000-gal grease interceptor remains; ensure that it is pumped prior to opening 07 February 2006El Pollo Rico Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 10 May 2005El Pueblo Existing 500-gal grease interceptor remains 03 June 2005El Ranchito #2 (old Food Town North) Install 3000-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 1000-gal tank, in series) 25 July 2005Fellowship Bible Church - Youth Center Install 1500-gal grease interceptor 09 August 2005Food Pavilion at Pinnacle Hills Promenade Install 4000-gal grease interceptor (two 2000-gal tanks, in series) 03 January 2006Fuddrucker's Install 3500-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 1500-gal tank, in series) 14 April 2005Grace Harbor Church Not requiring a grease interceptor at this time 01 March 2006Hammons Convention Center Install 4000-gal grease interceptor (two 2000-gal tanks, in series) 19 January 2006Harris McHaney Office BuildingHoliday Inn & Staybridge SuitesHomewood Suites Install 500-gal grease interceptor per Tom McAlister 12 December 2005Horse Barn Partners, LLC Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 07 April 2006Immanuel Baptist Church Install 2500-gal grease interceptor (1500-gal tank into a 1000-gal tank, in series) 07 February 2006Innisfree Retirement Community Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 06 April 2005La Plaza Retail Center/Cabrera Retail Bldg. Install 2000-gal grease interceptor w/ minimum 4" dia. inspection/sampling port 08 February 2006Market Place Express Install 3000-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 1000-gal tank, in series) 28 June 2005Mercy Hospital Install 2000-gal solids interceptor + 3000-gal grease interceptor March 2005 all kitchen sink and floor drains are connected to the solids interceptor and then flow into the grease interceptor Mimi's CaféOlive Garden Italian RestaurantPeace Lutheran Church Install 500-gal grease interceptor 26 January 2006PF Chang's China Bistro Install 3500-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 1500-gal tank, in series) 15 November 2005Pre-Kindergarten (Little Flock) Not requiring a grease interceptor at this time; must stub out plumbing for future grease interceptor installationRed LobsterRed Robin Install 3500-gal grease interceptor (2000-gal tank into a 1500-gal tank, in series) 05 May 2005Rogers Adult Wellness Center Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 24 October 2005Rogers Christian Church Install 1000-gal grease interceptor 18 November 2005Rogers Fire Station No. 7 No action necessary, fire stations exempt from grease interceptor requirements 02 March 2006Rogers High School Install 4000-gal grease interceptor (two 2000-gal tanks, in series) 27 December 2005Rogers Jr. High School Install 4000-gal grease interceptor (two 2000-gal tanks, in series) 03 November 2005Santa Ana Restaurant Install 1000-gal grease interceptor (installed prior to approval) 15 December 2005Schlotzsky's Deli (re-opening) Install 1000-gal grease interceptor 31 October 2005Shakes Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 24 March 2005Slim Chicken's Install 2000-gal grease interceptor 04 March 2005Starbucks at Pinnacle Hills Install 1000-gal grease interceptor 13 January 2006Starbucks at Tuscany Square Install 1000-gal grease interceptor 30 March 2006Subway (re-location) Install 500-gal grease interceptor 25 October 2005Supermercado (300 S. 8th St.)Switchback Café Install 100-lb grease interceptor (inside, above ground) 17 November 2005Taco BuenoThe Market at Pleasant Crossing Install 1000-gal grease interceptor; ensure all sinks & floor drains are plumbed to G.I. 02 March 2006Vision Technologies No grease interceptor required, garbage disposal to be removed from project 07 April 2006

Business Name: Resolution: Date:

• To determine grease interceptor sizing– Formula– Questionnaire

• Formula– Assigns specific numerical values

• Seating capacity • With a dishwasher • Without a dishwasher• Commercial kitchen

• Single service kitchen

• Hours of operation

• Questions– How often will the kitchen be used?

(hours of operation for a restaurant)

– How many people will be served at each of these uses? (seating capacity for a restaurant)

– Number of kitchen sinks?• 2-compartment sinks

• 3-compartment sinks

• Mop sinks

• Prep sinks

• Hand wash sinks

– Number of floor drains, floor sinks or trench drains?

– Any dishwasher? commercial or residential type?

– Any garbage disposal? if so, must be plumbed to a solids interceptor prior to being connected to the grease interceptor

– Any stoves? commercial or residential type?

– Any ovens? commercial or residential type?

– Any fryers? if so, how many?

– Types of food served (obtain menu if possible)

• We also request

• Site plan indicating the proposed location of the grease interceptor

• Waste and vent plumbing plan

• Waste and vent riser plan

• Process for existing food services

• Developed– List of all food services– Documents

• Grease Abatement Inspection form for each food service category

• Bilingual educational material – grease abatement & FOG• Clean Kitchen Practices• Grease Interceptor Cleaning Record log• List of approved liquid waste transporter services

– Grease interceptors– Oil/grease dumpsters

• Conduct Grease Abatement Inspection– Complete inspection form

– Interviews & discussions

– Physical inspection• Kitchen

• Grease interceptor

• Oil/grease dumpster area, if applicable

– Distribute• Clean Kitchen Practices

• Educational material – grease abatement & FOG

• List of approved Liquid Waste Transporter services

• Grease Interceptor Cleaning Record log

– Follow-up letters

– Necessary re-visits

Grease Interceptor Cleaning Record

Business Name:

Address: Phone:

Size of Grease Interceptor (gal):

Date Initials of Initials of of Employee Name of Cleaning Service Cleaning Gallons Additional Comments Service Inspecting Service Pumped Cleaning Employee

I certify that this document was prepared under my direction or supervision. The information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.

Name: Title:

Signature: Date:

Schedule January February March April May June

Reminder: July August September October November December

GREASE INTERCEPTOR PUMPERS

Company Name Contact Phone Grease

Interceptors Oil/Grease Dumpster

AAA Septic Tank Service Jerry Beemer 631-8000 Yes No

BBB Septic Service Dave Davis 855-2025 Yes No

Best Jet Septic Craig/Bertha Sheppeard 631-1777 Yes No

Bub’s, Inc. Bub Taylor 621-0300 Yes No

Roto-Rooter Brad Dillard 636-8112 Yes No

BGS T.J. Brooks 1-918-836-1772 1-800-828-2438 Yes Yes

Allied Plumbing & Drain Service (Wolf Rooter) Tim Conn 464-0800 Yes No

FOOD OIL & GREASE DUMPSTER PUMPERS

Company Name Contact Phone Grease

Interceptors Oil/Grease Dumpster

Griffin Industries, Inc. Keith Wendorff 1-800-987-3866 No Yes

National By-Products, Inc. Troy Smotherman 1-501-490-0364 No Yes

Adamson Grease Russell Adamson 1-417-782-4097 No Yes

Darling International Richard Brewer 1-417-744-2287 No Yes BGS [Brooks Grease Service, Inc.] T.J. Brooks

1-918-836-1772 1-800-828-2438 Yes Yes

• Developed a food service database– Name of food service, address, phone

number and contact name

– Date last inspected

– Grease interceptor? Size? Frequency pumped and by whom?

– Oil/grease dumpster? LWT company

– GPS coordinates – latitude, longitude & elevation

– Associated manhole number

– RWU account number

– Monthly water usage

• Additional Assistance• Dedicated RWU Field Operations Team

– Inspect sanitary sewer lines, including the use of a camera

– Notify of grease blockages found

– Flush and vacuum sanitary sewer line blockages

– Distribute door hangers in residential areas with grease problems

– Maintain a grease blockage log

Without this teams efforts and assistance, my job would be a whole lot more difficult!

Questions