Gilbert, AZ grease trap & interceptor requirements
Quoted from official source Last checked 2026-10-17. Report an error / rule changed
Quick answer
- How often to pump: At least every 6 months
- Interceptor minimum / sizing: not stated in the sources we checked
- Permit / fees: not stated in the sources we checked
Rules change; verify with your city. Summaries are plain-English restatements of the official source linked below; “Source says” shows the exact wording. Blank rows mean the sources we checked did not state that rule, not that there is no rule.
| Required trap / interceptor type | Not stated in the sources we checked |
|---|---|
| Sizing rule | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Pumping / cleaning frequency | Pump at least every 6 months. Source says“At a minimum, the entire contents shall be removed every six months, or more frequently as needed to prevent carry over of grease into the POTW, unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the director that the pumping frequency can be extended past the six-month period.” |
| Permit required? | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Permit & program fees | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Inspections | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Record keeping | Keep pumping and maintenance records (manifests/logs) available for inspection. Source says“Any commercial user or industrial user utilizing biological or chemical additives, for treatment, remains responsible for maintaining the grease removal device so that it remains effective.” |
| Pumper / hauler approval | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Reporting portal | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Fines & penalties | Not stated in the sources we checked |
| Program contact | Not stated in the sources we checked |
Sources
- https://library.municode.com/az/gilbert/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH66UTOP_ARTVISESE_DIV3BEMAPR_S66-245REVEEQSEFA · checked 2026-10-17
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