Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning in Calgary — For Facilities Beyond the Restaurant
Hotels, hospitals, food processing facilities, schools, and commercial property managers across Calgary rely on GDM Vac for grease trap cleaning that keeps their operations running and their compliance records clean. In business since 2013. Licensed liquid waste hauler.
Commercial Facilities We Serve in Calgary
Any commercial operation that generates fats, oils, and grease (FOG) requires a permitted grease interceptor under Calgary's Wastewater Bylaw 14M2012. GDM Vac services the full range of commercial kitchen operators — not just restaurants.
Hotels & Banquet Facilities
High-volume kitchen operations with multiple grease-generating stations. We coordinate service around event schedules to minimize disruption.
Hospitals & Healthcare
Healthcare kitchen operators require strict documentation and often have underground interceptors requiring vacuum truck access.
Schools & Universities
Institutional cafeterias generate significant grease loads during the academic year. We build cleaning schedules around your calendar.
Food Processing Plants
Industrial-volume grease interceptors require pump trucks with large tank capacity. GDM Vac handles high-volume commercial interceptors.
Property Managers
Managing food-service tenants across multiple properties? We consolidate service, documentation, and invoicing for your whole portfolio.
Seniors' Residences
Facility managers in seniors' care with on-site kitchens need scheduled service that never misses a cycle. We set it and handle it.
Why Commercial Facilities Choose GDM Vac Over General Plumbers
General plumbers and janitorial contractors are not grease trap specialists. Calgary's bylaw requires documentation from a licensed liquid waste hauler — not just a service receipt. GDM Vac is that licensed hauler, and we operate dedicated vacuum trucks for grease trap service.
Compliance documentation included
Every service generates a disposal manifest and before/after FOG reading. We maintain your two-year service record as required by Bylaw 14M2012.
Scheduled service — no chasing required
We send reminders and schedule your next service before we leave. Facilities managers don't have to track it. We track it for you.
Licensed liquid waste hauler
GDM Vac holds the proper Alberta liquid waste hauler licence. That licence is what makes your service records valid for City inspections.
Dedicated grease trap trucks
We run purpose-equipped vacuum trucks for grease trap work — not general service vans. Faster service, complete pump-outs, no mess left behind.
In-house crews — no subcontractors
Every technician who arrives is a GDM Vac employee. Consistent service quality, consistent documentation, and someone you can hold accountable.
Emergency response available
Kitchen backup on a Friday night before a weekend event? We offer emergency service for commercial accounts. Call 403-912-8000.
What Every Commercial Service Includes
Whether you operate a 50-pound under-sink trap or a large in-ground interceptor, every GDM Vac service includes the same complete process.
- 100% pump-out of grease trap contents
- Interior scrub and flush
- FOG percentage measured and recorded
- Before and after photos on file
- Disposal manifest for City of Calgary
- Two-year service history maintained
- Next service schedule confirmed
- Email documentation same day
- Large-volume interceptor capacity
- Licensed, insured, Alberta-registered
Managing multiple locations or tenants?
Ask about portfolio accounts. One point of contact, consolidated invoicing, and documentation across all your Calgary properties.
Calgary's Commercial Grease Trap Bylaw Requirements
Calgary Wastewater Bylaw 14M2012 applies to all commercial food-service operators, not just restaurants. Any business that discharges FOG into the municipal sewer system must maintain a properly sized and regularly cleaned grease interceptor.
The City requires that interceptors be cleaned when FOG reaches 25% of the trap's capacity, and that service records be retained for a minimum of two years and made available on request to City inspectors. Failure to maintain records is treated the same as failure to maintain the trap — both are bylaw violations subject to fines and mandatory compliance orders.
GDM Vac's service documentation is designed specifically to satisfy City of Calgary inspection requirements. Every manifest includes the date of service, trap capacity, measured FOG percentage before and after cleaning, and the licence number of the hauler.
Read the full Calgary grease trap bylaw guide →What Calgary Commercial Operators Say About GDM Vac
"For over 5 years now GDM Vac has been our go-to provider for grease trap cleaning. Efficient and reliable, they keep our kitchen running smoothly! Would recommend them for anyone looking for prompt and affordable services."
"I am impressed with GDM Vac! From their punctuality to their meticulous after-work clean-up, every aspect of their service exceeded our expectations. Keep up the excellent work!"
"GDM Vac have been an integral part of our maintenance program for years. Their reliability and professionalism make grease trap compliance completely effortless for our team."
Get a Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning Quote
Tell us about your facility and we'll get back to you with pricing and availability. Most commercial accounts are set up within one business day.