CEASE THE GREASE

CEASE THE GREASE 

“In the United States alone, an estimated 200 million gallons of used motor oil are improperly disposed of by being dumped on the ground, tossed in the trash (ending up in landfills), and pour down storm sewers and drains. Just one gallon of used oil has the potential to contaminate up to one million gallons of drinking water. Used oil that ends up in the country’s rivers, lakes, and streams can threaten aquatic life”

But motor oil is only one of the many grease sources that can harm our environment.

You can make a difference by educating yourself on how to collect used cooking  oil and grease from your own home and other ways to dispose used oil. 

Liquefied fat, oil, or grease (FOG) that is poured down the kitchen sink drain can cause serious impacts. FOG can cling to the insides of pipes and the sewer system. Over time, it can build up and can eventually block pipes completely. 

Before you wash your used dishware, scrape or wipe cooled grease and sauces including utensils, cookware and plates into the trash or compost.

Prewash dishware in cold water.  Avoid using the garbage disposal and hot water.  The garbage disposal does not destroy grease, it only makes is smaller.  The hot water rinses the oil off, but it will harden the oil particles in your pipe when it cools down. If you have even a little accumulated grease in your pipes, putting food scraps down the drain can clog your pipes faster.

These are just tips on how to prevent your pipes from clogging up which can help you save hundreds of dollars in the long run.

If you use large amounts of oil, you should consider calling a grease collection company to help you dispose oil properly and safely. 

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