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Green Tip for the Holidays |
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Written by OCF Member
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 |
Don’t pour grease down the sink!
Fats, oil, and grease down the sink can cause problems for the sanitary sewer system, as the build up in pipes causes clogs which can lead to sewer overflows in the street. Besides the unpleasant mess, sewer blockages and overflows can result in discharges of untreated sewage, can cause health hazards, and threaten the environment.
Don’t pour grease down the sink!
Fats, oil, and grease down the sink can cause problems for the sanitary sewer system, as the build up in pipes causes clogs which can lead to sewer overflows in the street. Besides the unpleasant mess, sewer blockages and overflows can result in discharges of untreated sewage, can cause health hazards, and threaten the environment.
Here are simple tips for properly disposing of fats and grease from the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies:
* Do not put fats, oil, grease, butter, lard, shortening, or greasy foods down the garbage disposal or drain.
* For greasy pans that need to be soaked, first pour off the grease into a container as mentioned above. Then place a paper towel over the drain basket to catch grease and food particles as you pour the soaking water down the drain.
* For large quantities of cooking oil and other fats (such as from deep fryers), call your local household hazardous waste collection facility or sewage treatment plant for guidance on disposal.
* Mix cooking oil with an absorbent material such as cat litter or coffee grounds, place it in a lidded container and dispose of it in a trash receptacle.
* Freeze small amounts of fats and grease in a container with a tight-sealing lid and dispose of it in a trash receptacle.
To find a complete listing of fat collection facilities in the Bay Area please go to www.baywise.info <http://www.baywise.info/> |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
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