Used Cooking Oil & FOG Compliance Library
Every fryer in the U.S. generates two liabilities wet trap grease and clean used oil and every state handles them a little differently. This library puts those rules in one place: the pump-out clock, the permit form, the dumping fine, and the download you need to stay ahead of inspectors. Bookmark the page, pull the right checklist, and let Grease Connections handle any filing that still feels messy.
Researched and Authored by:
Jorge Argota
Co Founder
Grease Connections handles the whole chain pickup, manifest logging, and real time compliance dashboards so commercial kitchens can cook without worrying about paperwork.
Your State Rules & Regulations
Every rule in this section starts at the state level—Georgia, Florida, and New Jersey so you see the baseline law before diving into county details. Click a card and you’ll get the dollar figures, deadlines, and downloadable forms for every county in that state, from Miami-Dade to Camden.
We update each page within 24 hours of a statute or fee change, so ‘the numbers match what inspectors carry on their clipboards. Use it as a living checklist: know what the law expects, grab the right PDF, and let Grease Connections handle any filing that’s still a headache.
Best practice: When you use Grease Connections, every pump-out or pickup is auto logged in our cloud vault, timestamped, and stored for a full three-year audit window ready in one click. Inspectors in Atlanta, Miami, or Newark see instant proof, and you sidestep “missing paperwork” fines before they ever surface.
Florida
Starts with the statewide 90-day / 25 % trap rule, then drills into all 67 counties—each page lists permit fees, dumping fines, renewal portals, and a ready to print checklist. Whether you manage a café in Key West or a resort in Pensacola, you’ll find the exact form and deadline you need.
Georgia
Explains Atlanta’s $250 FOG permit, Savannah’s quarterly pump-out rule, and the state EPD limits that cap grease at 100 mg/L. Includes editable SOP templates sized for Georgia’s grease-control ordinance.
New Jersey
Walks through DEP discharge limits, county pump-out logs, and New Jersey’s unique fryer-oil recycling rebate. Town-specific pages for Newark, Camden, and Atlantic City are in progress.
Federal Rules at a Glance
Two federal regulations touch every fryer in the country. One guards against bulk-oil spills, the other limits grease in wastewater. Know where your kitchen falls, download the right checklist, and you’re halfway to a pass before the inspector walks in.
Here Are the Two Federal Guidelines you Need to Follow
SPCC
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures
Store more than 1,320 gallons of fryer or diesel fuel onsite and you need a written Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure plan that lists daily inspections, secondary containment, and emergency contacts. Penalties start at $2,500 per day. Grab our template, fill the blanks, and Grease Connections will review it for free.
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Discharging to a public sewer? Your effluent can’t exceed 100 mg / L FOG. Local utilities verify with surprise sampling; fail the test and you’ll see surcharges or shutdown orders. Grease Connections’ quarterly pump-out and live manifest log keep your numbers below the limit and your paperwork one click away.
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Popular Downloads – Updated Weekly
The four files kitchen managers grab most—live counts refresh every Monday so you know what’s trending.
Spill Kit Contents Poster (PDF)
Wall poster showing absorbent pads, cat litter, PPE, and 4 step spill cleanup.
SPCC Plan Template (PDF)
One page fill in form that ticks every 40 CFR 112 box, so sites storing 1,320 gal or more pass spill plan audits without the paperwork.
Grease Manifest Log (PDF)
A three year log that tracks every trap pump out and fryer oil pickup, filter ready for any U.S. inspector in seconds.
Can’t Find a Link?
Email info@greaseconnections.com with your county or request—our emergency response team will add the resource within one business day.