Trade Waste System Installation Melbourne - Stay Compliant and Avoid EPA Penalties
Grease traps, oil separators, and pre-treatment system installation across Melbourne. Properly sized, correctly installed, and fully compliant with water authority requirements.
TRADE WASTE NON-COMPLIANCE IS EXPENSIVE
EPA penalties for improper trade waste discharge start at thousands and escalate quickly. Water authorities can disconnect your facility. Environmental incidents create liability issues. And improperly installed systems fail inspections, costing more to rectify than doing it right initially.
Trade waste systems aren’t optional for businesses discharging non-domestic wastewater. Commercial kitchens need grease traps. Automotive services need oil separators. Manufacturing facilities need pre-treatment systems. The regulations are strict, the penalties are real, and the systems must be sized and installed correctly.
VIP Plumbing Group designs and installs compliant trade waste systems across Melbourne’s commercial facilities. We work with water authorities, understand EPA requirements, and ensure your systems meet all regulations from day one.
Properly sized. Correctly installed. Fully compliant.
WHAT YOU GET
Comprehensive Site Assessment
We evaluate your facility's wastewater discharge, usage patterns, and water authority requirements. Determine which trade waste systems you need and appropriate sizing.
Pre-Treatment Systems
Industrial facilities with chemical, heavy metal, or specialised waste streams. Custom pre-treatment ensuring discharge meets acceptance criteria.
System Design & Sizing
Properly sized systems prevent failures and compliance issues. We calculate correct capacities based on your actual discharge volumes and business operations - not guesswork.
Underground & Above-Ground Options
Systems designed for your site constraints. Underground installations for limited space. Above-ground options for easier maintenance access.
Water Authority Liaison
We provide guidance and support with trade waste and discharge applications, helping ensure your systems meet all water authority requirements
Proper Ventilation & Access
Critical design elements are often overlooked. Adequate venting prevents odours and system pressure issues. Proper access enables routine maintenance.
Grease Trap Installation
Commercial kitchen grease arrestors preventing fats, oils, and grease entering sewers. Available in various capacities with proper venting and access for maintenance.
Compliance Documentation
Complete installation records, system specifications, and maintenance schedules provided. Including everything required for water authority approvals and ongoing compliance.
Oil & Petrol Interceptor Installation
Automotive workshops, service stations, and industrial facilities requiring hydrocarbon separation. Compliant systems preventing petroleum contamination.
Maintenance Programme Setup
Trade waste systems require regular servicing. We establish maintenance schedules ensuring ongoing compliance and system effectiveness.
WHO NEEDS TRADE WASTE SYSTEMS
Commercial Kitchens & Restaurants
Grease traps are mandatory for any food service business discharging wastewater containing fats, oils, or grease. Capacity depends on kitchen size and menu type.
Cafes & Fast Food
Even small food businesses need appropriately sized grease management systems. Water authorities inspect regularly and enforce compliance.
Commercial Laundries
Lint traps and potentially chemical treatment systems depending on laundry type and chemicals used.
Food Processing & Manufacturing
Larger-scale grease management and potentially additional pre-treatment depending on products manufactured and discharge composition.
Automotive Workshops & Service Centres
Oil/petrol interceptors required for facilities servicing vehicles. Prevents hydrocarbon contamination entering stormwater or sewers.
Service Stations & Fuel Facilities
Specialised interceptor systems managing fuel spillage, wash-down water, and hydrocarbon-contaminated runoff.
Industrial Manufacturing
Pre-treatment systems for facilities discharging chemical, heavy metal, or non-standard waste streams. Requirements vary significantly by industry.
Hospitality & Hotels
Commercial kitchens require grease management. Larger facilities might need multiple systems serving different discharge points.
Shopping Centres & Food Courts
Centralised or individual trade waste systems for multiple food tenants. Proper sizing critical for high-volume operations.
WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
Avoid expensive compliance failures
Improperly sized or installed systems fail inspections. Rectification costs far more than correct installation initially.
Prevent EPA penalties
Non-compliant discharge creates environmental incidents resulting in significant penalties and potential prosecution.
Water authority approval
Many systems require pre-approval. Professional installation ensures systems meet specifications and gain approval first time.
Proper sizing prevents issues
Undersized systems overflow. Oversized systems don't function correctly. Professional assessment ensures appropriate capacity.
Future-proof your facility
Business expansion plans considered during design. Adequate capacity for growth prevents costly upgrades later.
Ongoing maintenance support
Systems installed by us include maintenance programme setup ensuring ongoing compliance and system effectiveness.
WHAT FACILITY MANAGERS TELL US
“VIP Plumbing were an absolute pleasure to deal with…A real positive trade experience, which we know are very rare these days. There professionalism and expertise gave me the confidence to complete a very complex renovation including a very complex roof design (Architectural), drainage, sewer, gas & water. The quality of workmanship in all aspects was the very best at a very competitive price. Highly recommended to anyone:)”
Sue
“VIP plumbing were great to deal with. Highly recommended their services. One of the best customer communication I’ve ever experienced.”
Kamil Zagorski
WHAT FACILITY MANAGERS TELL US
“Very pleased with the service Rance provided. Nothing was too much trouble and he was extremely helpful. Will be using VIP Plumbing again.
Definitely recommend. “
Catherine Chicas
“We were overseas and so grateful that the VIP plumbing team were able to assist my daughter to arrange the issue to be resolved in a timely matter. We trust and value the relationship we have with VIP plumbing. Thanks Cara and Darren.”
Andreana Newson
WHAT FACILITY MANAGERS TELL US
“Fantastic service provided by VIP Plumbing. They could not have been more helpful and professional in our hour of need. Would highly recommend VIP Plumbing for all your plumbing needs.”
Karen
“I have used VIP Plumbing on numerous times for either repair or installation of new plumbing and have found on every occasion that their service is prompt and to a high quality. Their customer service is excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
Michael MacLennan
HOW IT ACTUALLY WORKS
We assess your facility
Site inspection evaluating your operations, discharge volumes, and specific waste streams. We determine which systems you need and the appropriate sizing.
We design compliant systems
Calculate correct capacities, specify appropriate equipment, and design installations that meet water authority requirements. Detailed quotes provided.
We handle approvals
Thorough testing of all devices. Immediate notification of any faults. Digital certificates delivered on the same day.
We install professionally
Automated email reminder before testing is due. Just confirm the date and we handle everything again.
We provide documentation
Complete installation records, system specifications, operating instructions, and maintenance schedules. Everything needed for compliance and ongoing operation.
We establish maintenance
Set up regular servicing schedules to ensure systems remain compliant and effective. Many clients include trade waste servicing in their maintenance programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our comprehensive FAQ section to find quick answers to common plumbing issues, tips for maintaining your system, and insights on how to choose the right services for your needs.
Depends on your business type, discharge volumes, and specific operations. We conduct assessments calculating appropriate capacities based on water authority guidelines and actual usage.
Virtually all food service businesses discharging wastewater containing fats, oils, or grease require grease management systems. Water authorities enforce this strictly.
No. Trade waste systems must be installed by licensed plumbers. Additionally, water authorities often require pre-approval and professional installation certification.
Terminology varies, but generally refers to the same thing – devices separating fats, oils, and grease from wastewater. Different sizes and designs suit different applications.
Depends on system type and usage. Grease traps typically need pumping every 1-3 months. Oil separators quarterly to annually. Regular servicing is mandatory for compliance.
Water authorities can require rectification, issue fines, or in serious cases, disconnect water services. Professional installation prevents failures.
Often yes. We assess existing installations determining if upgrades, modifications, or complete replacements are most appropriate.
Yes. We prepare technical submissions, liaise with water authorities, and manage approval processes ensuring compliant installations.
SERVICING MELBOURNE FACILITIES
We conduct backflow testing across Greater Melbourne including CBD, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Richmond, Clayton, Dandenong, Werribee, Frankston, Craigieburn, and all surrounding commercial and industrial areas.
GET COMPLIANT. STAY COMPLIANT.
Request your trade waste assessment. We’ll evaluate your requirements, design compliant systems, and provide transparent installation quotes.
Most business owners wish they’d invested in professional installation initially rather than dealing with failed inspections and rectification costs.