- City of Bend, OR
Bend grease management resources
Everything you need to maintain your grease compliance and protect your business all year round.
About SwiftQuote
We simplify grease management for busy restaurant owners
We’ve worked with countless restaurant owners who struggle to keep up with grease compliance deadlines – often resulting in avoidable penalties. That’s why we created SwiftQuote. A free tool connecting restaurant owners with trusted grease haulers in Bend.
Supporting
Bend Grease Trap Policy
Any food service establishment, or other facility that poses a risk to wastewater infrastructure or public health as determined by the City, will be required to install and maintain an approved grease interceptor. Prohibited discharges include any solid or viscous substances in quantities or size capable of causing obstruction of the flow in sewers, or may cause interference with the operation of City wastewater infrastructure. Such discharges may include, but are not limited to: grease, garbage with particles greater than one-half inch in any dimension, food scraps, etc.
The IPP performs inspections, monitors grease interceptor maintenance and cleaning, as well as determines cleaning schedules to ensure that pollutant and wastewater constituents will not interfere with City infrastructure or cause public health concerns. The program requires all users enrolled to electronically submit cleaning and maintenance records via SwiftComply. These records ensure that cleaning schedules set by the City are being adhered to, and are used to generate inspections, provide pertinent communications and verify that FOG waste is being disposed of properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a grease trap?
Grease traps are devices that your kitchen wastewater flows through on the way to the sewer. These devices separate grease and other fatty waste from the water before it can reach the sewer. Grease traps can also be called grease interceptors, and while they are not the same, they do the same job.
Whether you need a grease interceptor or grease trap will depend on your business’s size and the amount of grease and fatty waste you regularly produce.
What businesses need to have a grease trap installed?
Pretty much any business that produces grease and other fatty waste in large quantities must install a grease trap or interceptor. High volume grease producers such as hotels and hospitals typically require a grease interceptor. Low volume food service establishments such as fast food outlets or mobile takeaways need a grease trap.
When should I clean my grease trap?
Grease devices fill up fast, so you must have a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule. As the grease trap fills up, it becomes less effective at preventing grease from getting into your pipes.
It would be best if you got your grease trap cleaned regularly – how often will depend on the size and the amount of grease you produce in your kitchen. You can get a rough idea of the grease amount by checking your trap every day for a week and seeing how quickly grease builds up.
A good rule of thumb for grease trap cleaning is every 1-3 months.
How does SwiftQuote help?
You can create quote requests for individual service providers or all providers in their area. Providers are invited to offer quotes for work and can message you directly through the app to understand the job specifics.
When you are ready simply select your preferred provider and schedule the service. Upon job completion, the provider uploads service details to SwiftQuote, and you can either pay online via credit card or offline directly to the provider.
Are SwiftQuote pump-outs reported to my regulator?
Yes! When jobs are completed through SwiftQuote, the work order or pumping manifest is automatically submitted to participating jurisdictions through SwiftComply’s compliance software.
What does it cost?
SwiftQuote is a free service for businesses. The only thing you pay for is your service booked through the platform.
Take the guesswork out of grease compliance
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