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Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program

FOG Policy

Fog Program Compliance Letter (PDF)

Most blockages in the local sewer system can be traced to FOG.  These blockages are serious as they can be a public health, safety, and welfare risk to the local communities due to sewage spills, sewage overflows from manholes, and sewage backups into homes and businesses.  They also cause additional work for maintenance staff.  More info...

Regional Preferred Pumper Program Notice (PDF)

We are committed to providing reliable and affordable sanitary sewer service to all of our customers.  As part of this commitment, we have established a Regional Preferred Pumper Program for those companies that properly pump, haul, and dispose of hydromechanical grease interceptor/gravity grease interceptor waste.  More Info...

Regional Preferred Pumper Program Registration Form (PDF)

The Regional Preferred Pumper Program is for those companies that properly pump, haul, and dispose of hydromechanical grease interceptor/gravity grease interceptor waste from commercial and institutional food service establishments.  Pumpers will demonstrate both initially and continually that they are able to meet the Preferred Pumper criteria.   More info...

Preferred Pumper List (PDF) Updated 6/15/2021

Rogue Valley Sewer Services (RVSS) has established a Regional Preferred Pumper Program for those companies that properly pump, haul, and dispose of hydromechanical grease interceptor/gravity grease interceptor waste.  Pumpers will satisfactorily pump out this waste to RVSS cleaning standards and receive random inspections.  As approved registered participants in the Preferred Pumper Program, pumpers will agree both initially and continually that they will meet the Preferred Pumper criteria as outlined by RVSS.  Participants that fail to meet the Preferred Pumper criteria and program standards may be removed from the Program.  More info...