Grease Management
Protect your kitchen and drainage system
Grease build-up within drainage systems can quickly lead to blocked drains, unpleasant smells, wastewater issues, and costly disruption for businesses. At Binder, we provide professional grease management services across East Anglia, helping commercial kitchens and food preparation businesses remain operational, compliant, and efficient.
We work with restaurants, pubs, cafés, hotels, schools, care facilities, food production sites, and hospitality venues to provide ongoing grease trap and grease removal unit support.
We work alongside these leading partners:
Grease trap and grease removal unit servicing
Without proper servicing, fats, oils, and grease can build up within drains and pipework, increasing the risk of blockages and system failure.
Our services include:
- Grease trap emptying
- Grease removal unit (GRU) servicing
- Grease waste removal and disposal
- Planned maintenance visits
- Emergency grease management support
- System inspections and performance checks
Our engineers work with both above-ground and below-ground grease management systems across commercial environments.
What is the difference between a grease trap and a grease removal unit?
Grease traps use internal baffles to separate fats, oils, and grease from wastewater before it enters the drainage system. These systems can be installed internally or externally and require regular emptying and cleaning to remain effective.
Grease removal units (GRUs) are mechanical systems commonly installed under sinks within commercial kitchens. These units use electricity and heating elements to separate grease from wastewater and require routine servicing to maintain performance.
Trusted by food and hospitality businesses across East Anglia
Binder has over 60 years of experience supporting commercial customers with wastewater, drainage, and grease management solutions. Our experienced engineers provide practical advice, responsive support, and planned maintenance services tailored to your business requirements.
We support:
- Commercial kitchens and catering businesses
- Restaurants and cafés
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Schools and universities
- Care homes and healthcare settings
- Food production facilities
I would like to thank you for your amazing service. All the team who have been out to service and empty at my property have been excellent, reliable and friendly. I would definitely recommend your company who need your type of service. An enormous thank you once again.
Preventing blocked drains and costly disruption
Poor grease management can cause:
- Blocked drains and pipework
- Bad odours
- Wastewater overflows
- Drainage downtime
- Increased maintenance costs
- Compliance concerns for commercial kitchens
Regular servicing helps reduce the risk of emergency callouts and keeps your kitchen or food business operating smoothly.
Environmentally responsible grease disposal
As part of our complete wastewater service, grease waste collected by our team can be processed through our own treatment facilities, helping ensure safe and environmentally responsible disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Binder supplies, installs, empties, and maintains grease traps and grease removal units.
The frequency depends on the size of the system and how heavily the kitchen is used. Regular emptying and maintenance are important to prevent blockages, unpleasant smells, and drainage problems.
Many commercial kitchens are required to have grease management systems in place to protect drainage infrastructure and comply with local water authority requirements.
Grease management helps prevent fats, oils, and grease from entering drainage systems where they can cause blockages, bad smells, wastewater issues, and environmental problems. Proper grease management is essential for commercial kitchens, hospitality venues, and food production businesses.
Common signs include slow-draining sinks, bad smells, overflowing drains, grease build-up, blocked pipework, and recurring drainage issues within the kitchen or surrounding drainage system.
