Housekeeping tips
Removing solids, oils and grease from your wastewater stream at the source helps prevent your pre-treatment system being overloaded.
It may also help reduce the number of blockages and overflows within your property.
Trade wastewater from retail food activities contains solids, oils and grease. This can cause blockages and overflows in your pipes and overload your pre-treatment system and our wastewater system.
Introducing a few good housekeeping practices will improve the quality of your trade wastewater discharge.
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Food preparation |
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Dishwashing |
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Pot wash |
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Managing waste oil |
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Good housekeeping is good business.
Collect used cooking oil in a container.
Remove leftovers from plates before washing.
Introducing a few simple housekeeping practices can improve the quality of your trade wastewater.
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Damaged vehicle enters the workshopMotor oil, radiator fluid, brake fluid, battery acid and fuel can leak from damaged vehicles before repair work. |
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Parts and engine washingWashing and cleaning |
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Floor wash-down |
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Use a dry process
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Damaged vehicle enters the workshopMotor oil, radiator fluid, brake fluid, battery acid and fuel can leak from damaged vehicles before repair work. |
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Vehicle is prepared for re-sprayingThere are two options for managing this trade wastewater. |
Option 1 - no discharge to sewer
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Vehicle is re-sprayed |
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Detailing and presentationTyre black, upholstery cleaners and shiners contain chlorinated hydrocarbons and flammable solvents. Buffing polishes may contain ammonia and petroleum hydrocarbons. |
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Spot clean first.
Use a broom.
Hose sparingly.
Always collect and store waste cooking oil before removing it off-site for recycling.
Always collect and store used engine oil before removing it off-site for recycling.