Houston Health Department — Special Waste / FOG Program
Not legal advice. Last verified 2026-09-21 · confidence high. Confirm with the city before you set a contract.
Minimum interval: 90 days.
Accumulation rule: Pump sooner if floating grease + solids reach 25% of wetted height, or if effluent limits are exceeded.
Records: keep required records about 5 years on site.
Hauler: City-permitted transporter only. Generator signs the manifest and keeps copies on site.
Permit: Annual FOG / special waste generator permit; keep on site.
Enforcement: Citations commonly described in the $250–$2,000 per offense range — confirm current amounts with the city.
NFPA 96 frequencies (widely republished by fire departments): solid fuel monthly; high-volume quarterly; moderate semiannual; low-volume annual. Insurers and local fire inspectors can be stricter.