Traeger grills include a drip tray to channel grease and debris into a grease bucket. Each grill model has a specific compatible drip tray, detailed in the grill's Support Guide or owner's manual. Proper placement varies by grill type, ensuring the tray slants toward the grease chute. Cleaning involves using liners or foil, scraping debris, and degreasing. Mild warping and rust are normal unless holes form, which requires replacement. Customer Support can assist with parts and installation.
What is a Drip Tray?
All Traeger grills come with a drip tray, sometimes called drain pans or grease pans, which channels food debris and grease into the grill's grease bucket/trough. Drip trays are located directly under your grill's grates.
Which Drip Tray is Compatible with My Grill?
Each Traeger grill model is fitted with a drip tray specific to the grill's shape, size and features. To find which drip tray is compatible with your grill, look at the Replacement Parts list found in your grill's Support Guide. You can also look in your owner's manual or give Customer Support a call.
Drip Tray Placement
Depending on the type of grill you have the way the drip is place differs. Below are some examples of how drip trays are to be placed correctly.
AC & WiFIRE/ D2 Grills
When placing the drip tray in the grill, you always want the tray to slant towards the grease chute (whether it is on the left or the right) or grease management system. Some of our grills will have a cut out/indention to easily secure the drip tray in place, as seen in the video below, but keep in mind not all of them will.
| Drip Tray installation Pro Series | Drip Tray installation Timberline 850 |
Touchscreen Grills
It is easier to figure out the placement of drip trays on touchscreen grills. The heat shield and drip tray both line up with grease governor hole on the left side of the grill.
Woodridge Series Grills
The Woodridge series drip trays sit inside the grill barrel just underneath the grease chute, ash cap, and heat baffle.
To install the drip tray, place the drip tray into the grill, making sure that the tabs at the right end of the grill are placed in the slots on the drip tray.
Westwood Series Grills
The Westwood series drip trays sit inside the grill barrel just beneath the bottom grill grate.
Drip Tray Questions
How do I clean my drip tray?
We recommend using a Traeger Drip Tray Liner or heavy‑duty aluminum foil to make cleanup quick and easy.
If your drip tray needs cleaning:
- Use a stiff, non‑metallic scraper to remove food and debris.
- Apply a non‑chemical degreaser.
- Wipe away grease buildup with a non‑abrasive tool.
For full cleaning instructions, check out:
Maintaining & Cleaning Your Traeger Grill
Do I have to use a drip tray liner?
No—you don’t have to use a liner.
However, for most grills we recommend one because it makes cleaning the drip tray much easier.
You can find the right liner for your grill here:
https://www.traeger.com/liner-finder
My drip tray looks warped. Can I still use it?
Yes. Mild warping is normal and happens from exposure to direct heat.
If you’re unsure whether the warping is excessive, try this quick test:
- Make sure the grill is off and completely cool.
- Confirm the drip tray is installed correctly.
- Slowly pour a small amount of water onto the tray.
- If the water flows down into the grease chute, the tray is fine.
- If water pools or leaks into the grill barrel, the drip tray may need to be replaced.
You can find replacement drip trays here or contact Customer Support and we’ll help you get the right part.
My drip tray has rust on it. Can I still use it?
Yes. Rust or discoloration is normal and harmless. The drip tray doesn’t touch your food, and many models include a protective liner on top.
The only time you need to replace it is if rust has eaten through the metal and created a hole.