What Is A Grease Trap?

A grease trap is a device kitchen wastewater flows through before entering the sewer waste system. A grease trap — technically a grease "interceptor" — intercepts, captures or "traps" grease. How?

How Do I Find the Right Size?

Correctly estimating the size of a grease trap for your project is crucial to avoid overflows, backups, and unnecessary costs. You can avoid that by clicking the Sizing Tool in our top menu. You can also read more on grease trap sizing here:

Why and How Do I Vent A Grease Trap?

Venting a grease trap helps ensure that it performs at its best for the long term. But there are certain ways to do it properly. And a new Carbon Vent Filter makes the job easier and the results better.

Grease Traps and Rotisserie Ovens

Investing in a rotisserie oven can be good for business, but beware. They dump a lot of grease into your plumbing and through your grease trap. Here’s how to prepare for it.

CASE STUDY: Hamilton's Steakhouse

Asheboro, NC

Hamilton's Steakhouse is one of Asheboro's most popular restaurants, but owner Dan Mackey (pictured, second from the left) knew all too well that his cuisine produced a lot of grease. So when he relocated to a new site in 2021, he chose Big Dipper to handle the load for the long term. Here's why ...