Grease Trap Cleaning Pricing Guide (2026)
Verified Industry Pricing Data
PRICING BY TRAP SIZE
Small Indoor Traps (Under 50 gallons)
- Regular maintenance: $115 - $180/visit
- One-off cleaning: $175 - $240/visit
- Frequency: Monthly (required in most jurisdictions)
Medium Traps (50-200 gallons)
- Regular maintenance: $175 - $315/visit
- One-off cleaning: $225 - $400/visit
- Frequency: Monthly to quarterly
Large Traps (200-500 gallons)
- Regular maintenance: $225 - $475/visit
- One-off cleaning: $350 - $600/visit
- Frequency: Quarterly
Grease Interceptors (500-1,500 gallons)
- Regular maintenance: $325 - $700/visit
- One-off cleaning: $475 - $950/visit
- Frequency: Quarterly (every 3 months)
Large Interceptors (1,500+ gallons)
- Regular maintenance: $475 - $950/visit
- One-off cleaning: $700 - $1,500+/visit
- Neglected units: Up to $2,500+
- Frequency: Quarterly
PRICING BY SERVICE TYPE
Basic Pump-Out Only
- Small trap: $95 - $175
- Medium trap: $175 - $300
- Large trap/interceptor: $325 - $600
Full Clean (Pump + Scrape + Hot Water Flush)
- Small trap: $150 - $250
- Medium trap: $250 - $500
- Large trap/interceptor: $475 - $950
Emergency/After-Hours Service
- During business hours surcharge: $150 extra
- After-hours surcharge: $175 extra
- Holiday surcharge: $250 extra
- Emergency response (24/7): $200 - $400 surcharge
- Some companies charge 1.5x-2x normal rate
Hydro Jetting Add-On
- $300 - $700 depending on line length and condition
Recurring Contract Pricing
- Monthly service: 15-20% discount off one-off rates
- Quarterly service: 10-15% discount off one-off rates
- Bundled with cooking oil collection: Additional 5-10% savings
PRICING BY REGION
Northeast (NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, DC)
- 30-40% above national average
- Small trap: $175 - $275
- Medium trap: $275 - $500
- Interceptor: $500 - $1,200
Southeast (Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Charlotte, Nashville)
- At or slightly below national average
- Small trap: $125 - $200
- Medium trap: $200 - $400
- Interceptor: $400 - $800
Midwest (Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Indianapolis)
- At national average
- Small trap: $125 - $225
- Medium trap: $225 - $400
- Interceptor: $400 - $900
- Detroit (Great Lakes Grease): Starting at $60/month (lowest found)
Southwest/Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, Denver)
- At or slightly below national average
- Small trap: $95 - $175
- Medium trap: $175 - $400
- Interceptor: $400 - $800
- Houston average: $175 - $475
West Coast / California
- 20-30% above national average
- Small trap: $175 - $275
- Medium trap: $275 - $500
- Interceptor: $500 - $1,200
- Portland (NW Biofuel): Base rate $105 (includes photos + FOG report)
- San Diego (SD Grease Co): Starting at $175 for routine maintenance
VERIFIED COMPANY-SPECIFIC PRICING
| Company | Location | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Grease Trap Cleaning | Baton Rouge, LA | $175 base + $0.50/gal | Emergency: $150-$250 extra |
| NW Biofuel | Portland, OR | $105 base | Includes before/after photos + FOG report |
| San Diego Grease Company | San Diego, CA | $175+ | Starting rate for routine maintenance |
| Great Lakes Grease Trap | Detroit, MI | $60/month | Starting rate, no service charge |
| Greasecycle | Raleigh/Charlotte, NC | Competitive | 10% off drain cleaning; free estimates |
| Zoom Drain Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Market rate | $100 off install for seniors/vets; $25 off next service |
COST FACTORS THAT INCREASE PRICE
- Trap size (bigger = more expensive)
- FOGS content over 25% (triggers surcharges)
- Hose run exceeding 75 feet
- Basement or second-floor access
- Exact time window requested
- Emergency service (within 24 hours)
- Trap overdue/neglected (can cost up to 3x normal)
- Big city locations (NYC, LA, SF) - 30-40% premium
COST FACTORS THAT DECREASE PRICE
- Bundling with used cooking oil collection
- Regular maintenance schedule (vs. one-off)
- Standard business hour scheduling
- Service contract commitment (monthly/quarterly)
- Multiple locations with same provider
BUILDING AGE & TYPICAL TRAP SIZE
| Building Age | Likely Trap Size |
|---|---|
| Under 10 years | ~1,500 gallons |
| 10-20 years | ~1,000 gallons |
| 80% of outdoor traps | 1,000-1,500 gallon range |
Sources
- Greasecycle (grease-cycle.com/grease-trap-pumping-cost/)
- Grease Management Org (greasemanagement.org/pricing.html)
- Aqua Pro Solutions (aquaprosolutions.com)
- TX HydroJet (txhydrojet.com)
- The Grease Company (thegreasecompany.com)
- Baton Rouge Grease Trap Cleaning (batonrougegreasetrapcleaning.com/our-prices/)
- Company websites and Yelp/BBB listings