Rule 62-705.300. Grease Waste Hauler Requirements

(1) The licensure requirements of this section apply to haulers, as defined in subsection 62-705.200(4), F.A.C. The licensure requirements of subsection 62-705.300(2), F.A.C., do not apply to self-cleaners as defined in subsection 62-705.200(6), F.A.C. Self-cleaners are still required to comply with all other applicable requirements of this rule and all applicable statutory provisions contained in section 403.0741, F.S.

(2) A hauler shall submit an application using Form 62-705.300(2) Application for Grease Waste Hauler License, effective date December 2025, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, to obtain or renew a hauler license to remove grease waste. Copies of this form can be obtained from the Department’s website or by contacting the Department of Environmental Protection, Solid Waste Section, MS #4565, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-2400, or the form can be obtained at http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18593. Upon receipt of a complete and accurate form, the Department shall issue to each hauler a license which shall be valid until April 1 of the following year. Existing haulers must submit an Application for Grease Waste Hauler License within 180 days from the effective date of this rule. Haulers must submit a renewal Application for Grease Waste Hauler License by March 1 annually. A new hauler shall submit an Application for Grease Waste Hauler License at least 30 days before the hauler intends to begin removal of grease waste.

(3) A hauler must document the removal and disposal of grease waste using Form 62-705.300(3) Grease Waste Service Manifest (Service Manifest), effective date December 2025, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of this form are available via http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18594 or by writing to the Department of Environmental Protection, Solid Waste Section, MS #4565, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or on the Department’s website at https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/grease-waste.

(4) Any hauler engaged in collection and removal of grease waste must list the hauler license number obtained from the Department on the Service Manifest form incorporated by reference in subsection 62-705.300(3), F.A.C.

(5) A hauler must retain a copy of each completed Service Manifest at the hauler’s place of business in an electronic format or hardcopy for one year from the date of disposal. The Service Manifest must be available for inspection by the Department or inspecting entity during normal business hours. If records are not available at the hauler’s place of business at the time of the inspection, the Service Manifests must be made available to the Department or inspecting entity within five business days of the request for production of the Service Manifests.

(6) An inspecting entity inspecting a grease interceptor or grease trap is authorized to impose an administrative fine not to exceed $250 for each failure to clean a grease interceptor or grease trap pursuant to Section 403.0741(5)(a)2., F.S.

(7) A licensed hauler who fails to comply with this rule is subject to having their grease waste hauler license denied, suspended, or revoked, as well as other penalties provided by state law or county/city ordinances, as provided for in Section 403.0741(5), F.S. Rulemaking Authority 403.0741 FS. Law Implemented 403.0741 FS. History – New 12-7-25.