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

• Preferred Pumper Registration (PDF, 30KB)
• Pump Out Form (PDF, 72KB)
• Control Authority Contacts
• Grease Interceptor/Trap Certification Form (PDF, 21KB)
• Control Authority Contacts Map (PDF, 604KB)
• Cleaning and Inspection Standards (PDF, 75KB)

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. Oregon Oils, Inc.
   (503) 233-0818
3. Baker Commodities
   (503) 289-1221
4. Darling International, Inc
   (503) 793-5071
5. River City Environmental Inc.
   Business (503) 252-6144
   Fax (503) 288-3658
6. Encore Oils
   Business (503) 954-2154
7. Portland Mechanical Contractors Group
   (503) 656-7400
   *currently under six month evaluation
8. Bravo Environmental
   Business (503) 261-9800
   Fax (503) 261-9900
   *currently under six month evaluation