ACT · Icon Water
Grease trap cleaning in Canberra
We send your request to up to 3 licensed Wastesafe contractors serving Canberra. They quote, typically same business day. Free for venues.
Typical 1,000L pump-out in Canberra: $260–$320 + GST
Canberra venues: get 3 quotes
Free for venues. Three Wastesafe contractors quote your job, typically same business day.
Local price guide
| Trap size | External access | Inside/basement |
|---|---|---|
| 500L (billed at 1,000L min) | $260 – $320 + GST | $325 – $400 + GST |
| 1,000L | $260 – $320 + GST | $325 – $400 + GST |
| 2,000L | $403 – $496 + GST | $504 – $620 + GST |
| 3,000L | $546 – $672 + GST | $683 – $840 + GST |
| 5,000L | $780 – $960 + GST | $975 – $1,200 + GST |
Compliance in Australian Capital Territory
Canberra food premises are regulated by Icon Water. You'll need a current trade waste consent. Pump-out intervals are set per venue based on flow and FOG load, typically monthly to quarterly. Non-compliance attracts fines and disconnection of trade waste discharge.
Read full ACT compliance guide →Canberra suburbs we cover
190 suburbs grouped by region. Click your suburb for local pricing and a 60-second quote.
Tuggeranong (58)
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Woden (29)
Barton2600Canberra2600Capital Hill2600Chifley2606Curtin2605Deakin2600Deakin West2600Duntroon2600Fairbairn Raaf2600Farrer2607Garran2605Harman2600Hmas Harman2600Hughes2605Isaacs2607Lyons2606Mawson2607O'malley2606O’malley2606Parkes2600Parliament House2600Pearce2607Phillip2606Russell2600Russell Hill2600Swinger Hill2606Torrens2607Woden2606Yarralumla2600
Weston Creek (24)
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North Canberra (20)
Gungahlin (20)
South Canberra (16)
Cotter - Namadgi (15)
Common questions — Canberra
- How much does grease trap cleaning cost in Canberra?
- A standard 1,000-litre trap with external access typically runs $260–$320 + GST in Canberra. Larger traps, basement or rooftop access, and overdue cleans cost more. Most providers operate a 1,000L minimum even on smaller traps.
- Who regulates grease trap discharge in Canberra?
- Icon Water regulates trade wastewater for Canberra. Every food premises with a trap needs a current trade waste consent and must pump out on the schedule listed in that consent.
- How quickly can I get a quote?
- We send your request to up to 3 licensed contractors serving your postcode. They typically get back to you the same business day. We're in soft-launch so during the first few weeks, Mario personally chases anything that hasn't moved in 24 hours.