Full extraction. Proper inspection. Real documentation. No twenty-minute half-measures.
There's a version of grease trap pumping that's mostly theater. The lid comes off, the hose goes in, the top layer gets pulled, and the technician is back in the truck in twenty minutes. The trap looks emptier. The service receipt says "grease trap serviced." The settled waste at the bottom stays right where it is.
That's not how Rusty's Grease Service operates.
We pump grease traps across Palo Alto, CA the way the job is actually supposed to be done: full extraction of all three waste layers, inspection of every component before and after, and a written service report before we leave. If you've been getting the twenty-minute version, you'll notice the difference.
Floating FOG, middle effluent layer, and settled sludge at the bottom. We extract everything every time — not just the top layer.
Service frequency based on your actual kitchen output. We manage the schedule and send reminders.
We check fill level, inlet/outlet flow, baffle condition, and lid seal before pumping begins.
Baffles are inspected and cleaned every visit. Cracked or damaged baffles are documented with replacement options.
Both pipes are cleared at every service — standard procedure, not an extra charge.
After extraction, we re-inspect and provide a detailed written report before leaving.
Priority dispatch for traps approaching capacity or active backups — available around the clock.
Every service includes a written report formatted for health department review in Palo Alto, CA.
Pumping is the intervention that resets your trap's capacity. When the trap is full, FOG bypasses the separator and enters the drain system untreated — causing backups, sewer violations, and compliance issues.
A properly timed pump-out at 60-70% capacity keeps the system working optimally. Rusty's includes thorough inspection with every pumping visit — the difference between knowing your trap's condition and just knowing it was emptied.
Many kitchens in Palo Alto, CA are on intervals set by previous providers or tenants. We fix this with a proper assessment on the first visit.
Fry-heavy kitchens often need more frequent service than generic quarterly schedules provide.
We manage multiple traps under one unified program with consolidated documentation.
We provide documented corrective pumping and set up a compliant program going forward.
A thorough pump-out at 95% capacity still means your trap has been operating near its limit for too long. A properly timed pump-out at 60-70% capacity keeps everything working optimally.
In Palo Alto, we review pumping frequency at every visit and recommend adjustments based on your actual fill rate.
Standard commercial grease trap pumping runs 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on trap size and fill level. We give you a timing estimate when you book.
Call Rusty's directly for priority dispatch. We offer emergency pumping across Palo Alto, CA for kitchens dealing with capacity emergencies.
Yes. All commercial trap types — under-sink, above-ground, outdoor, in-ground interceptors.
The report includes: service date, pre-service fill level assessment, waste volume extracted, baffle and component condition, issues noted, and next recommended service date.
Yes. We offer managed scheduling programs with pre-visit reminders and coordinated access.
"Rusty's service reports actually document the condition of the system. First time I've had documentation that would hold up if an inspector asked about it."
Samuel A.
Restaurant Owner — Palo Alto
"Rusty's looked at our output on the first visit and told us we needed to be at six weeks. That conversation alone saved us from what would have been a messy overflow situation."
Cole F.
Kitchen Supervisor — Palo Alto, CA
"The managed scheduling is genuinely useful. The visit happens, the report shows up, and I don't have to think about it until the next reminder."
Grace B.
Catering Facility Manager
Complete extraction. Proper inspection. Documentation that means something.
CLICK HERE TO CALL (888) 435-1815Book a service call or get on a managed pumping program in Palo Alto, CA.