The City of Amarillo conducts grease trap inspections to ensure that all facilities using a grease trap are maintained and pumped on a regular basis.
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To apply for Water & Sewer Taps:
806-378-6948 -
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806-378-6824 -
Simms Municipal Building
808 S Buchanan St
Amarillo, TX 79101
Regulatory Requirements
All pumper companies pumping grease traps in the city of Amarillo are required to be permitted by the City of Amarillo’s Industrial Waste Department.
Manifest Usage
The City also requires pumper companies to use a City of Amarillo Manifest provided by the city. All pumpers are required to leave a copy of the manifest at the facility after pumping a grease trap. The City urges all facilities to keep the most recent copy of the manifest on site and available for inspection.
Inspection Process
Upon inspection of a grease trap, if the manifest is not available, the inspector will leave a grease trap Inspection Information Request Form. If a grease trap is found to need pumping or maintenance, the inspector will inform the establishment manager to have the grease trap pumped or maintained within 10 business days of the initial inspection.
Enforcement Actions
If, upon re-inspection of a grease trap, it is found that the facility has not pumped or maintained the grease trap, the City of Amarillo, Industrial Waste Department will remand enforcement to the City of Amarillo, Environmental Health Department.
Grease Interceptor
- Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be of substantial construction, watertight, and equipped with easily removable covers which when bolted in place shall be gas-tight, and water-tight.
- Sizing of such Grease and Oil interceptors shall be in accordance with the provisions of the City’s plumbing code.
- Where installed, all Grease and Oil interceptors shall be maintained by the user at his expense, in proper operating conditions always.
For further details regarding the Grease Trap Program, view the City of Amarillo’s Code of Ordinances Section 18-3-33 or contact the Industrial Waste Department for assistance.
grease trap faqs
Who conducts grease trap inspections in the City of Amarillo?
Inspections are conducted by the City of Amarillo’s Industrial Waste Department to verify that grease traps are properly maintained and pumped.
How often should a grease trap be pumped or maintained?
Grease traps should be pumped or maintained on a regular basis, typically within 10 business days of the initial inspection if deemed necessary by the inspector.
What are the regulatory requirements for pumper companies handling grease traps?
All pumper companies operating within the city limits of Amarillo must obtain permits from the Industrial Waste Department and use manifests provided by the city. They are also required to leave a copy of the manifest at the facility after pumping a grease trap.
What are the specifications for constructing and maintaining grease and oil interceptors?
Grease and oil interceptors must be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding temperature changes, be watertight, and have easily removable covers. They must also be sized according to the City’s plumbing code and maintained in proper operating conditions at all times.