Trap The Grease
Join the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District in the fight against sanitary sewer overflows (SSO’s). Being a part of the solution is as easy as following some standard practices around the kitchen.
Check out the Do’s and Don’ts of FOG.
| DON’T | DO |
|---|---|
| Wash food scraps (solid or liquid) down the drain, dump them in the toilet, or grind them up in the garbage disposal. | Use mesh drain strainers to catch solid food scraps for disposal in a trash can. Pour liquid food scraps, e.g. sauces, milkshakes, into a container and place in the trash can. |
| Wash contents of soaking pots and pans down the drain. | Scrape plates over the trash can or dry wipe with a paper towel. |
| Pour used oil down the drain. | Pour used oil into a container with a top (the original if available) so it can be reused, recycled, or placed in the trash can for disposal. |
| Pour hot grease (including poultry skimming) down the drain. | Pour cooled grease into a grease can or other container for disposal and/or absorb with paper towels or newspaper. |
| Pour grease down the storm drain. | Pour cooled grease into a container, seal it and place it in the trash. |
Mesh drain screens, paper towels and original oil containers are good tools for fighting FOG.
Other ways to be a part of the FOG solution include reporting any illegal dumping or spills immediately. You can also help by educating your neighbors and others in your community by sharing this website.