Rule 62-705.200. Definitions

All words and phrases defined in Sections 403.0741, and 403.703, Florida Statutes (F.S.), have the same meaning when used in this chapter unless specifically stated otherwise in the chapter. See Sections 403.0741, and 403.703, F.S., for definitions of the following terms: “Closure,” “County,” “Department,” “Grease interceptor or grease trap,” “Grease waste,” “Operation,” “Originator,” “Person,” “Processing,” “Recycling,” “Service manifest,” “Solid waste,” “Solid waste management facility.” The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meaning:

(1) “Clean” means the removal of grease waste from a grease trap or grease interceptor so it remains in service and in good working order.

(2) “Disposal” means the discharge or transfer of grease waste to a permitted or certified waste management facility that is authorized to receive grease waste for final disposition.

(3) “Disposal facility” means a permitted or certified waste management facility that is authorized to receive grease waste for disposal, processing, or recycling.

(4) “Hauler” means a person who removes and transports grease waste for disposal, processing, or recycling.

(5) “Inspecting entity” means any political subdivision of the state, including any state agency, department, county, municipality, special district, utility authority, or other authority or instrumentality, agency, unit, or department thereof with authority to inspect originator grease interceptors or grease traps, or haulers.

(6) “Self-cleaner” means an originator who removes grease waste from a grease trap that has a storage capacity of 55 gallons or less and that is located at their establishment, who subsequently dewaters the grease waste, places the grease waste into a container, and transports the grease waste for disposal at a permitted solid waste management facility authorized to accept grease waste or a certified grease waste disposal facility. Rulemaking Authority 403.0741 FS. Law Implemented 403.031, 403.0741, 403.703 FS. History – New 12-7-25.