FOG Requirements explained
by Cater Waste – Waste Water Trade Effluent Licenses
Some Regional variations exist between the legal requirements
within relevant Local Environmental Authorities (LEA`s).
Trade Effluent Discharge licenses are the most common legal
requirement which supercede but may include voluntary codes
of standards or parts thereof. Most local council areas
require restaurants to put in place measures to reduce
the amount of FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) that discharge
into their drains.
CaterWaste manufacture and supply a range of Grease Control
Methods to help you meet your FOG consent level of discharge.
To help you understand what these Regulations mean for
you, read the Caterwaste FOG guide below.
What are Fats, Oil and Greases (FOG)?
Fats, Oils and Greases (FOG) are produced in significant
quantities from the kitchens of Food Service Establishments
(F.S.E.) and is the by product of food preparation
and washing up activities. Typically these FOG are
washed
down the drain of the sink and into the public drainage
system.
This can result in a breach of the Water Framework
Directive.
What is the problem with Fats, Oil and Greases (FOG)
entering the drain pipes?
When simply let enter the drainage system these FOG`s
cool down and turn into solid form causing blockages.
FOG congeals
and accumulates in pipes, pumping stations and equipment.
It also causes major problems at Wastewater Treatment
Works and adds expense to the treatment of the water.
What are the Trade Effluent Licensing Requirements?
Most local licensing authorities throughout Ireland
monitor the discharge of FOG quantities in waste
water entering
the drainage network. FSE operators shall be licensed
to discharge FOG by means of a trade effluent license
issued
under the Water Pollution Act. As part of the conditions
of that license, limits will be set on the amount
of FOG that may be discharged to the public drainage
network.
Initially, premises will be inspected, advice given
to the operator on the steps they must take to
obtain a
license
and once licensed, each FSE will subsequently be
visited throughout the year to ensure compliance
with the limits
set in their discharge license.
Who will be licensed for these Fats, Oil and Greases
(FOG)
Food Service Establishments who operate wash-up
facilities during the course of a trade such
as hotels, pubs,
restaurants, take-aways, canteens, convenience
stores, cafes etc.
and it is the operator of the FSE who is responsible
for submitting
the Trade Effluent license application.
What is the cost of a Trade Effluent (FOG) License?
As set out in the Local Govt. (Water Pollution)
Regulations, there is typically a one-off application
fee payable
to the licensing authority. Then, similar to
any other trade
effluent license, there will then be an annual
renewal license fee due. The annual fee will
vary depending
on the type of the FSE. Most licensing authorities
have
a team of advisers and inspectors so it is
worth contacting them directly.
What happens to the removed FOG?
Waste FOG is collected by a licensed waste
carrier and transported to a licensed waste
management
site where
it is either composted, anaerobically digested
or rendered to create tallow.
What happens to the removed FOG?
Waste FOG is collected by a licensed waste carrier and
transported to a licensed waste management site where
it is either composted, anaerobically digested or rendered
to create tallow.
Learn about our low flow- rate low flow Grease Trap
Learn about our medium flow - rate endura GreaseTrap
Learn about our high flow- rate in-ground Grease Trap
Contact Cater Waste now on + 44 (0) 28 7965 1888 to discuss
the best method of grease control for your restaurant.
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