Flammable Waste Traps
Flammable Waste Traps, sometimes called Oil-Water separators, MDC or gas traps, are found in many parking lots and garages, among other places. They are typically chambered tanks that allow for water to drain through while collecting any oils, greases, and other contaminants that may be in the stormwater system. These structures should be kept clean in order to maintain proper function and avoid contamination.
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Rules and regulations for Flammable Waste Trap maintenance
Flammable Waste Traps are required on many sites to protect watersheds from contaminants. As such, they need to be maintained properly to ensure continued protection. Many cities and towns have their own guidelines and requirements for cleaning, inspection, and maintenance. We will work with you to ensure that your preventive maintenance plan for your Oil-Water Separator meets the standards and guidelines for your area.
Cleaning
If the sediment level is low enough, Flammable Waste Traps can often be cleaned with a standard pump truck. However, due to their nature as traps for contaminants, it is important to make sure that any contaminated materials are disposed of responsibly. We often recommend having the contents of your unit tested before cleaning, to determine whether or not it must be treated as a hazardous material. In many cases, the oil content is low enough that it can be disposed of safely without being treated as hazardous waste, which can reduce costs.
However, if your system does contain an amount of oil that deems it necessary to be disposed of as hazardous, you can rest easy as John’s can help with that as well.
Flammable Waste Traps are often exposed to sediment that collects in the sumps. Sometimes, if there is too much sediment, a pump truck won’t be able to clean the unit properly. In these cases, we would recommend employing a vactor truck. A vactor truck is a type of pump truck that utilizes a large volume vacuum hose to suck out the contents from your Flammable grease trap. Its great power allows a vactor truck to remove both liquid and solid material from the sump.