The purpose of this article is to aid in the prevention of sanitary
wastewater system blockages, back-ups and obstructions from contributions
and accumulation of fats, oils, and greases into the sanitary wastewater
system from all food service establishments and any and all retail,
industrial or commercial establishments.
As used in this section the following terms shall have the meanings
set forth below:
BROWN GREASE
Waste vegetable oil, animal fat, grease, etc., that is recovered
from the wastewater drain and grease trap.
FATS, OILS, AND GREASES
Organic polar compounds derived from animal and/or plant
sources that contain multiple carbon chain triglyceride molecules.
These substances are detectable and measurable using analytical test
procedures established in the United States Code of Federal Regulations,
(40 CFR 136), as may be amended from time to time. All are sometimes
referred to herein as "grease" or "greases."
FOOD/FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
Any permanently fixed location that produces, prepares, processes,
handles and/or serves food that contains grease or produces grease
as a by-product as part of its retail business and/or business activity.
The term shall also be given its normal industry definition. This
term shall not include those establishments that sell only pre-packaged
food/drink that do not require that food/food service establishment
to produce, prepare, process, handle and/or serve the food/drink within
that establishment.
GREASE TRAP
Device that separates and collects oil, grease and settleable
solids at the entrance of the sanitary wastewater system, thereby
preventing them from traveling through the wastewater pipes and treatment
system.
INSPECTING OFFICIAL
Employee and/or representative of the Borough of Metuchen
Construction Department (Plumbing Subcode Official), Department of
Public Works (Superintendent) and/or Health Department (Health Officer).
NONCOMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
Any permanently fixed location that has the ability to produce,
prepare, process, handle and/or serve food that contains grease or
produces grease as a by-product as part of its operations. The term
shall include but not be limited to schools, churches and/or halls
that although not a retail business and/or engaging in business activity,
that have the ability to produce, prepare, process, handle and/or
serve food that contains grease or produces grease as a by-product
as part of its operations.
USER
Any person, who contributes, causes or permits the discharge
of wastewater into the sanitary wastewater systems within the Borough's
boundaries.
YELLOW GREASE
Grease derived from used cooking oil from the food industry
as typically found in frying oils from deep fryers.
Any biological additive(s) placed into the grease trap or building
discharge line, including, but not limited to, enzymes, commercially
available bacteria, or other additives designed to absorb, purge,
treat, or otherwise eliminate fats, oils and/or grease, shall not
be considered an acceptable substitute for the installation and maintenance
of a grease trap as required herein.