All Cen Tex Septic & Vacuum Pumping provides professional grit trap pumping and cleaning services for commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities throughout Central Texas, including Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and surrounding areas. With decades of experience and high-capacity vacuum equipment, we help businesses stay compliant, prevent system failures, and avoid costly downtime.
Grit Trap & Car Wash Pits
Grit traps and car wash pits are designed to capture sand, dirt, sludge, and debris before wastewater enters the sewer system. Regular pumping and cleaning are critical to preventing clogs, backups, odors, and costly plumbing or compliance issues.
Car Wash Pit Pumping for All Wash Types
Car wash pits collect heavy solids washed from vehicles that settle over time and reduce pit capacity. Professional pumping removes built-up grit and sludge, restores proper drainage, and helps protect sewer lines and equipment.
We service all car wash types, including:
- Automatic and tunnel car washes
- Self-service car washes
- Touchless and soft-touch systems
- In-bay automatic washes
- Fleet, dealership, and commercial wash facilities
Grit Trap Cleaning & Maintenance
Grit traps separate heavy solids from stormwater or manufacturing waste, protecting municipal sewer systems. Without routine service, grit buildup can harden and restrict flow, leading to system failure. Scheduled grit trap pumping ensures efficient operation and regulatory compliance.
Businesses That Commonly Use These Services
Grit trap and car wash pit pumping is essential for:
- Car washes and detailing facilities
- Auto dealerships and service centers
- Fleet and transportation facilities
- Rental car facilities
- Truck washes and commercial vehicle operations
- Industrial sites with wash-down areas
Signs Service Is Needed
- Slow drainage or pooling water
- Excessive sand, sludge, or debris buildup
- Odors or reduced pit capacity
- Risk of overflow or non-compliance
Routine grit trap and car wash pit pumping helps keep your operation running smoothly, protects the sewer system, and minimizes costly downtime.
High-Capacity Vacuum Equipment
All Cen Tex operates a fleet of heavy-duty vacuum trucks, including Mack trucks with NVE Blower Pumps, designed to efficiently handle dense solids, lint, wastewater, and petroleum byproducts. Our equipment allows us to service both small systems and large-volume interceptors with minimal disruption.
Why Choose All Cen Tex for Grit Trap Cleaning Services
- Serving Central Texas since 1987
- Commercial, industrial, and municipal expertise
- Modern vacuum pumping equipment
- Waste manifests provided for compliance and record-keeping
- Scheduled maintenance and on-demand service
- Discreet service hours available
- 24/7 emergency response
Call us at (512) 258-4000 for more information and scheduling!
Grease and Grit Traps Regulatory Tech
All Generators of liquid waste shall comply with Ordinance B-431, The purpose of this Ordinance
includes the regulation of the grease trap waste grit trap waste for the protection of the sanitary sewer
system and the environment.
All Generators of liquid waste should comply with the following:
1. Hazardous wastes, such as acids, strong cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, paint, solvents, or gasoline, should not be disposed of where it would go through grease traps or grit traps.
2. The transporter must present a Liquid Waste Transportation Trip Ticket (manifest) for you to complete BEFORE any waste is removed from your trap. You, as the generator, must be sure that the transporter writes down the number of gallons of waste removed.
3. The trip ticket must be signed by you (the generator) and the transporter at the time of waste removal.
4. The transporter should give you a copy of the trip ticket that is to be used as your receipt. You should retain this copy of the trip ticket until the completed record is returned from the transporter after waste has been delivered to the final disposal facility. The transporter should deliver the completed original trip ticket to Public Works no later than the tenth (10th) day of the month following the month in which they were completed. However, as the generator, you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this trip is turned in to Public Works. In addition, the generator should retain a copy of the final record on the premises of the facility where the trap is located for a period of five years. All trip tickets should be stored where they will be readily available for examination by city staff.
5. As the generator, you are responsible for maintaining the traps in continuous proper working condition. The generator is responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, or installing apparatus and equipment, as necessary, to ensure proper operation and function at all times.
6. It is recommended that the generator should pump and clean grease traps at a minimum frequency of every 90 days, or more often as necessary to ensure proper function. Grit trap cleaning should be done annually, or more frequently as needed. Septic tanks should be pumped out as often as necessary to maintain their effectiveness and should be inspected at a minimum of once per year. The generator should supervise the cleaning and ensure that 100 percent of the trap’s contents are removed.
7. The generator should report all spills occurring during the collection of liquid wastes to Public Works within 24 hours.
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