QLD · City of Gold Coast Water
Grease trap cleaning in Gold Coast
We send your request to up to 3 licensed Wastesafe contractors serving Gold Coast. They quote, typically same business day. Free for venues.
Typical 1,000L pump-out in Gold Coast: $220–$280 + GST
Gold Coast 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) | $220 – $280 + GST | $275 – $350 + GST |
| 1,000L | $220 – $280 + GST | $275 – $350 + GST |
| 2,000L | $341 – $434 + GST | $426 – $543 + GST |
| 3,000L | $462 – $588 + GST | $578 – $735 + GST |
| 5,000L | $660 – $840 + GST | $825 – $1,050 + GST |
Compliance in Queensland
Gold Coast food premises are regulated by City of Gold Coast 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 QLD compliance guide →Gold Coast suburbs we cover
192 suburbs grouped by region. Click your suburb for local pricing and a 60-second quote.
Gold Coast Hinterland (60)
Back Creek2484Boat Harbour2484Bray Park2484Brays Creek2484Byangum2484Byrrill Creek2484Cedar Creek2484Chillingham2484Chowan Creek2484Clothiers Creek2484Commissioners Creek2484Condong2484Crystal Creek2484Cudgera Creek2484Doon Doon2484Dulguigan2484Dum Dum2484Dunbible2484Dungay2484Eungella2484Eviron2484Farrants Hill2484Fernvale2484Hopkins Creek2484Kielvale2484Kunghur2484Kunghur Creek2484Kynnumboon2484Limpinwood2484Mebbin2484Midginbil2484Mount Burrell2484Mount Tamborine4272Mount Warning2484Murwillumbah2484Murwillumbah South2484Nobbys Creek2484North Arm2484North Tamborine4272Numinbah2484Nunderi2484Palmvale2484Pumpenbil2484Reserve Creek2484Round Mountain2484Rowlands Creek2484Smiths Creek2484South Murwillumbah2484Stokers Siding2484Tamborine Mountain4272Terragon2484Tomewin2484Tyalgum2484Tyalgum Creek2484Tygalgah2484Uki2484Upper Crystal Creek2484Urliup2484Wardrop Valley2484Zara2484
Ormeau - Oxenford (36)
Anglers Paradise4216Biggera Waters4216Boykambil4212Burnside4208Canowindra4209Coombabah4216Coomera4209Currigee4216Eagle Heights4271Gilberton4208Guanaba4210Halfway Creek4208Helensvale4212Helensvale Town Centre4212Hollywell4216Hope Island4212Jacobs Well4208Kingsholme4208Maudsland4210Monterey Keys4212Norwell4208Ormeau4208Ormeau Hills4208Oxenford4210Paradise Point4216Paradise Point Keys4216Pimpama4209Runaway Bay4216Sanctuary Cove4212Santa Barbara4212South Stradbroke4216Sovereign Islands4216Studio Village4210Upper Coomera4209Willow Vale4209Wongawallan4210
Robina (32)
Advancetown4211Beechmont4211Binna Burra4211Bond University4229Burleigh Bc4220Burleigh Heads4220Burleigh Town4220Burleigh Waters4220Carrara4211Clagiraba4211Clear Island Waters4226Gaven4211Gilston4211Highland Park4211Kerrydale4226Latimer4211Lower Beechmont4211Merrimac4226Miami4220Mount Nathan4211Natural Bridge4211Nerang4211Nerang Bc4211Numinbah Valley4211Pacific Pines4211Pindari Hills4211Reedy Creek4227Robina4226Robina Town Centre4230Southern Lamington4211Tally Valley4220Varsity Lakes4227
Surfers Paradise (25)
Benowa4217Broadbeach4218Broadbeach Waters4218Bundall4217Bundall Bc4217Chevron Island4217Cypress Gardens4218Florida Gardens4218Isle Of Capri4217Main Beach4217Mermaid Beach4218Mermaid Keys4218Mermaid Waters4218Miami Keys4218Moana Park4218Nobby Beach4218Pacific Fair4218Paradise Island4217Paradise Waters4217Q Supercentre4218Rialto4218Rio Vista4218Sorrento4217Surfers Paradise4217The Spit4217
Southport (14)
Coolangatta (10)
Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera (8)
Common questions — Gold Coast
- How much does grease trap cleaning cost in Gold Coast?
- A standard 1,000-litre trap with external access typically runs $220–$280 + GST in Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast?
- City of Gold Coast Water regulates trade wastewater for Gold Coast. 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.