This Holiday Season, Don't Clog with FOG

Pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates pipe blockages over time (both on your property and under the streets). FOG buildup can clog an entire pipeline, causing sewer overflows that could result in costly repairs for you and the City.

This holiday season, dispose of fats, oils, and grease properly using these tips:

• Do not pour cooking oil, greasy food, dairy products, or salad dressing down the drain.
• Use strainers in the sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids.
• Do not use hot water and soap to try to wash grease down the drain. It will eventually cool and harden in the sewer lines.
• Pour cooled grease into a disposable container, cover with a tight-fitting lid and place in your freezer. Once contents are frozen, toss in the garbage.
• Mix cooking oils with absorbent material such as coffee grounds or cat litter. Place in tight lidded container and dispose of it in garbage.
• Wipe or scrape food particles from pots, pans, and dishes into the trash can prior to placing them in the sink for washing.
• Wipe excess fats and grease from pans with a dry paper towel and toss it in the garbage.