Grease
Grease and Grease Trap Waste is residual grease waste generated from the separation of food grease from grey water in restaurant grease traps. Grease and Grease trap waste does not include petroleum waste from oil water separators. Waste containing petroleum oils and greases above regulatory levels must be managed as a hazardous waste (see Business Hazardous Waste).
Disposal Locations
Blythe Landfill - accepted by commercial hauling companies. Commercial hauling companies must be registered with the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of Environmental Health, have a decal posted in their window, and have a completed “Receipt and Report of Waste Discharged” before entrance will be allowed at the Blythe Landfill.
Other Landfills - some Riverside County landfills do accept processed grease water from recyclers that filter and process the water to extract the grease for recycling. See the Liquid Waste page for acceptance information.
This information above is offered as a public service in an effort to eliminate illegal and improper waste disposal. As the information may not be comprehensive, the Department encourages the public to research additional companies that are available for the services sought. The companies are not affiliated, endorsed or regulated by the Department. Accordingly, as with any professional service, please confirm the accuracy of the company’s information and request copies or verification of the company's license and/or permits to provide the service, prior to utilizing its services. Under no circumstances, directly or indirectly, shall the Department be held responsible or liable for reliance on this information. If you would like to include your company on the list, please contact [email protected] or call (951) 486-3200.