Regional Preferred Pumper Program

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Removal

The Preferred Pumper Program is for grease trap/interceptor pump-out companies that meet certain criteria established by regional municipalities. Standardized procedures increase the likelihood that grease traps/interceptors are cleaned correctly, and reduce fats, oils and grease (FOG) into the sewer system.

Pumpers registered with the Preferred Pumper Program certify that they will follow pump-out criteria. Commercial/institutional FOG-generators in the region are encouraged to use a preferred pumper. Owners of grease traps/interceptors using a registered preferred pumper know that grease trap/interceptor pump-outs should be completed correctly in accordance with industry standards. When FOG-generators use a registered preferred pumper, the pumper assumes responsibility for submitting completed Pump-Out Reports. Regulatory inspections will focus on pumpers' performance in maintaining traps/interceptors.

Preferred Pumper Program Criteria

The preferred pumper agrees to:

• Submit a list of facilities pumped out on a regular basis for baseline data collection.
• Notify the municipality of the weekly/monthly pump-out schedule and notify them of any schedule changes the day prior.
• Accurately complete the FOG Pump-Out Reports and submit them to the respective municipality and to the FOG-generator in a timely manner.
• Perform pump-outs that meet grease trap inspection standards.

Preferred Pumper Program Benefits

• FOG-generators have easy access to the list of registered preferred pumpers.
• Preferred pumpers will use standard registration and Pump-out Report forms in all municipalities.
• Preferred pumpers has the responsibility for completing and submitting Pump-Out Reports and assume consequences for discrepancies.
• FOG-generators with a regularly scheduled maintenance program know that trap inspections will focus on preferred pumpers.
• Preferred pumpers will receive a list of the one contact person for each participating municipality.

Forms and Resources

• Preferred Pumper Registration (PDF, 39KB)
• Pump Out Report (PDF, 472KB)
• Control Authority Contacts
• Control Authority Contacts Map (PDF, 364KB)
• Grease Interceptor/Trap Certification Form (PDF, 21KB)
• Cleaning and Inspection Standards (PDF, 75KB)
• Committee Participant and Member Company Standards (PDF, 69KB)

Training Materials

Visit Clean Water Services' website to get handouts, brochures and training program information for  Food Service Establishment (FSE) management and kitchen staff.

Watch a video about best practices for using a rendering company to service your Grease Removal Device.

Preferred Pumper List

Companies must meet certain standards to be listed as a Preferred Pumper. These companies have signed agreements to these standards and are evaluated on a continuing basis. New companies must complete a six month evaluation process.

1. Pro-Pump Sanitation Solutions, LLC
   (503) 753-1418
2. Baker Commodities
   (503) 289-1221
3. Darling International, Inc
   (503) 793-5071
4. River City Environmental Inc.
   Business (503) 252-6144
   Fax (503) 288-3658
5. Encore Oils
   Business (503) 954-2154
6. Oregon Oils, Inc.
   (503) 233-0818
   *currently under six month evaluation
7. A-Affordable Septic Service
   (503) 682-1929
   *currently under six month evaluation
8. West Side Drain                               
   (503) 522-2727
   Rescue Rooter
   (503) 850-3100
   *currently under six month evaluation
9. Liquid Environmental Solutions
   1-866-694-7327 (toll free)
   *currently under six month evaluation