Attachment_I_-_Prohibited_Products_Memo.pdf

This document is a multi-page attachment from Orange County Utilities Department in Florida, specifically addressing prohibited products for waste haulers and sanitary system users. The first page is a formal notice dated December 21, 2006, informing waste haulers and county sanitary system users that effective January 1, 2007, all additives and chemical products applied directly to grease traps, kitchen or facility sinks, washrooms, drains, and manholes are strictly prohibited in systems discharging to the County's sanitary sewer or City of Orlando sewers. The prohibition is supported by a City of Orlando study that verified these products cause grease to bypass traps and interceptors, potentially disrupting the utility collection and transmission systems.

The subsequent pages provide detailed guidance for grease trap maintenance, including a comprehensive list of 40+ waste hauling and septic service companies, weekly cleaning procedures, inspection requirements, and a maintenance log template. The document emphasizes the need to protect the sanitary system, decrease county maintenance costs, and reduce grease-related sewer issues. Key maintenance requirements include weekly inspections, complete trap content removal every 90 days, documentation of all cleaning activities, and strict prohibitions on using degreasers, solvents, enzymes, or emulsifying products during cleaning. Facilities are instructed to contact Orange County Utilities Environmental Compliance Section at 407-254-7701 with any questions or concerns.