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Evaluating grease trap management practices: a case study from Seri Kembangan, Malaysia


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Lee, Li Xin and Mohamed Fauzi, Nur Fatihah Eliya and Roslan, Ahmad Muhaimin and Ariffin, Hidayah and Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Zulkhairi and Ramli, Norhayati and Abdul Mutalib, Noor Azira (2025) Evaluating grease trap management practices: a case study from Seri Kembangan, Malaysia. Journal of Environmental Management, 373. art. no. 123935. pp. 1-9. ISSN 0301-4797; eISSN: 1095-8630

Abstract

Sewerage blockages due to oil and grease deposition discharged from food premises remain a persistent issue globally. This study evaluates the degree of compliance of food premises in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia with grease trap guideline, and investigates the factors affecting restaurants' compliance performance. Data were collected from 36 restaurants through a questionnaire-based interview consisting of questions about grease trap installation, operation, maintenance and waste disposal, followed by a walkthrough of the kitchen. Results show that 72.22% of food premises' compliance levels were good, 5.56% were excellent, 13.89% were moderate and 8.83% were poor. Food premises equipped with appropriate facilities and financial resources execute grease trap practices more diligently. A significant association was observed between location with compliance level (p < 0.05) determined via Fisher's Exact Test. This study revealed the grease trap practice gaps and provided a basis for improving regulations and enforcement.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences
Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology
Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security
Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123935
Publisher: Academic Press
Keywords: Compliance; Conformance index; Food premises; Grease trap; Grease trap practice; Wastewater
Depositing User: Mohamad Jefri Mohamed Fauzi
Date Deposited: 07 Aug 2025 03:58
Last Modified: 07 Aug 2025 03:58
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119187
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