What is DEP Form 62-705.300(3)?

Data last verified: June 2026

DEP Form 62-705.300(3) is Florida’s official grease waste manifest — the state-required document used to record every grease trap and interceptor pump-out performed at a commercial kitchen. 

Licensed haulers complete this form at each service visit, and restaurants must retain signed copies on-site to prove legal disposal during DEP and local utility inspections. 

Without a properly completed 62-705.300(3) manifest on file, a restaurant cannot demonstrate compliance regardless of whether the trap was physically cleaned.

Key Takeaways

• DEP Form 62-705.300(3) is the state-mandated chain-of-custody document for grease trap and interceptor waste disposal in Florida.
• Licensed haulers must complete the form at every pump-out, and restaurants must retain signed copies for inspector review.
• The manifest tracks waste from the generating kitchen through transport to a DEP-permitted receiving facility.
• Missing or incomplete manifests register as compliance failures during FOG inspections — even if the cleaning occurred on schedule.

GreasePros Recycling completes DEP Form 62-705.300(3) on every service visit across all Florida routes — request a free quote to keep your manifest file inspection-ready.

What Information Does DEP Form 62-705.300(3) Require?

The form creates a complete chain of custody connecting the restaurant, the hauler, and the receiving facility in a single document. Each field serves a specific verification purpose during DEP or utility inspections.

Every field must be completed at the time of service. A manifest with blank sections — particularly the receiving facility information or DEP registration number — fails to establish the full chain of custody and exposes the restaurant to the same enforcement risk as having no manifest at all.

Why Does This Form Matter for Restaurant Compliance?

DEP Form 62-705.300(3) is the single document that connects a restaurant’s grease waste to a legal disposal outcome. Florida’s FOG enforcement structure relies on documentation — inspectors do not witness every pump-out, so the manifest serves as the verifiable proof that waste was handled in accordance with state environmental regulations.

Under Senate Bill 1110, restaurants must retain signed manifests on-site for at least 1 year. During routine or complaint-driven inspections, FOG program officers request these records on demand. 

A restaurant that produces a complete file of 62-705.300(3) manifests covering every scheduled pump-out demonstrates compliance in minutes. A restaurant with gaps, incomplete forms, or no file at all triggers follow-up enforcement action.

The form also protects restaurants from liability if a hauler disposes of waste illegally. A properly signed manifest showing the restaurant handed waste to a DEP-registered transporter with a named receiving facility establishes that the kitchen fulfilled its chain-of-custody obligation — shifting enforcement focus to the hauler rather than the generating business.

GreasePros Recycling provides a fully completed 62-705.300(3) manifest with restaurant copies at the time of every service visit — schedule your next pump-out with documentation you can hand to an inspector on the spot.

How Is DEP Form 62-705.300(3) Different From a Standard Service Invoice?

Restaurant owners sometimes assume that a hauler’s service invoice satisfies the manifest requirement. It does not. An invoice is a billing document — it confirms payment and may list the date and service type, but it lacks the regulatory fields that DEP and local FOG programs require for compliance verification.

A hauler that provides only an invoice or generic receipt after a pump-out is not meeting the documentation standard required under Florida law. Restaurants should confirm before signing any service agreement that the hauler issues a completed 62-705.300(3) — not a substitute document — at every visit.

What happens if a Restaurant Cannot Produce Manifests During an Inspection?

Missing manifests carry the same enforcement weight as missed cleanings. A FOG inspector who requests records and finds gaps in the manifest file has no way to verify that the corresponding pump-outs occurred — and no obligation to take the restaurant’s word for it.

Consequences escalate with the number and frequency of missing records. A single missing manifest in an otherwise complete file may result in a warning and a corrective action notice. 

Multiple gaps trigger fines under the local FOG ordinance, mandatory increased cleaning frequency, and heightened inspection scheduling. Persistent non-compliance can result in referral to county code enforcement for operating permit review.

Restaurants in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties face particularly active FOG inspection programs where unannounced visits are routine. Maintaining a complete, organized manifest file is the lowest-cost compliance measure a kitchen can implement.

How Should Restaurants Organize Their Manifest Files?

A practical filing system takes five minutes to set up and prevents inspection failures. Dedicate a single binder or digital folder — accessible to any manager on duty — organized chronologically by pump-out date. Each entry should include the signed 62-705.300(3) manifest and, optionally, the corresponding service invoice for cost tracking.

Review every manifest when the hauler presents it. Confirm that the DEP registration number matches the hauler’s posted credentials, verify that the receiving facility field is completed, and ensure that both signatures — driver and restaurant representative — are present. Filing an incomplete manifest is nearly as problematic as filing none at all.

For restaurants operating multiple locations, each site must maintain its own on-site manifest file. A centralized corporate office copy does not satisfy the on-site retention requirement under SB 1110 — inspectors expect records at the location where the waste was generated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEP Form 62-705.300(3) required for both grease traps and interceptors?

Yes. The form applies to all grease trap and interceptor pump-outs at commercial kitchens in Florida. Whether the facility uses a small under-sink trap or a large outdoor interceptor, the hauler must complete a 62-705.300(3) manifest at every cleaning.

Can a restaurant download blank copies of DEP Form 62-705.300(3)?

The form is available through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. However, restaurants are not responsible for providing blank forms — the licensed hauler must carry and complete the manifest as part of the service.

Does the hauler or the restaurant keep the original manifest?

Standard practice requires the hauler to retain the original and provide the restaurant with a signed copy. Restaurants must keep their copy on-site for a minimum of one year under SB 1110. Some jurisdictions require the hauler to submit copies to the local utility or FOG program as well.

What if a hauler uses a different manifest format?

DEP Form 62-705.300(3) is the state-prescribed format. A hauler using a proprietary or generic form may not satisfy DEP inspection requirements unless the alternative document contains every field specified in the official form. Restaurants should confirm the form meets state standards before accepting it.

Does GreasePros Recycling complete DEP Form 62-705.300(3) at every visit?

Yes. GreasePros Recycling completes the full DEP-approved manifest on every pump-out across all Florida service areas and provides restaurant copies at the time of service for immediate filing.

How many manifests should a restaurant have on file at any time?

The file should contain one manifest for every scheduled pump-out over the past 12 months, minimum. A kitchen on bi-weekly cleaning should have approximately 26 manifests. Monthly cleaning produces 12. Any gap in the sequence signals a missed service during an inspection.

Can incomplete manifests be corrected after the hauler leaves?

Corrections after the fact undermine the document’s chain-of-custody integrity. The manifest should be reviewed and completed at the time of service with both parties present. A restaurant that discovers a missing field after the hauler has departed should contact the hauler immediately for a corrected copy rather than filling in the fields independently.

Does DEP Form 62-705.300(3) apply to used cooking oil pickups?

No. Used cooking oil — yellow grease — collected from fryer storage containers falls under Chapter 62-710 used oil transporter documentation, not the grease waste manifest. Brown grease from traps and interceptors uses Form 62-705.300(3). A compliant hauler provides the correct documentation for each waste stream separately.

Keep your DEP Form 62-705.300(3) file complete and inspection-ready on every visit — GreasePros Recycling handles the manifest so your kitchen stays compliant. Get your free service quote today.