TriCo grease management resources

Everything you need to maintain your grease compliance and protect your business all year round. 

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. 

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The easiest way to book a grease trap cleaning

Booking a grease trap pumper doesn’t need to  be a risky or time-consuming process. No matter the specifics of the job, put it on SwiftQuote – job done.

Book from anywhere

Schedule single and recurring grease pump-outs via the SwiftQuote Web App. Accessible through all devices.

Create quote requests

Enter your job requirements, and grease pumpers in the TriCo area will bid on your request providing quotes to complete the request.

Compare trusted pros

Search TriCo approved grease haulers and choose based on reviews, price, and any other requirements.

Receive timely notifications

Notifications are automatically sent directly to you and the pumper whenever a service is booked, canceled, or rescheduled.

Easily maintain your records

SwiftQuote stores your grease trap cleaning & pump-out history and gives you instant access to your records.

Stay compliant

SwiftQuote integrates with the TriCo Regional Sewer Utility’s FOG Program and uploads compliance records to the city on your behalf.

TriCo Grease Trap Policy

All FOG facilities must: (a) have a FOG control device properly installed that is acceptable in accordance with TriCo’s local ordinance, (b) install and maintain FOG pretreatment devices as directed by the District at the User’s expense, (c) operate the device in compliance with the District’s discharge limits, (d) be permitted to operate and maintain an existing FOG pretreatment device provided these are in proper operating condition as set forth with this Ordinance, (e) have FOG pretreatment devices with adequate retention time at actual peak flow between the influent and effluent baffles to allow for any solids to settle or accumulate and floatable grease derived materials to rise and accumulate and prevent discharge limit violations, (f) assume any and all responsibility in the sizing, plumbing configuration of the FOG pretreatment device and be responsible for what is or is not plumbed into its FOG pretreatment device, (g) locate FOG pretreatment devices in easily accessible areas for inspection by the District and for proper maintenance by the User.

Restaurant FAQ's

What is a grease trap?

A grease trap is a receptacle into which wastewater containing FOG flows through before entering a drainage system. The receptacle is designed to intercept or “trap” the FOG while allowing clear water to escape.

When should I clean my grease trap?

A good rule of thumb for any cleaning schedule is every one to three months. However, in order to determine if it should be one or three, you will need to follow the 1/4th rule. This rule states that once 1/4th of your grease trap has been filled with fats, oils, grease, and solids (FOGS) it is time for a pump out.

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.

What does it cost?

SwiftQuote is a free service for businesses. The only thing you pay for is your service booked through the platform.

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 TriCo Regional Sewer Utility’s SwiftComply compliance database.

Grease Trap Management Best Practices

With everything that goes into managing an FSE, it can be easy to overlook grease trap maintenance. However, it can quickly become your most significant problems unless you plan accordingly.