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Helps Preserve Your City’s Public Health
There is FOG in the sewers –but it’s not that misty stuff that fills the air. The term “FOG” stands for fats, oils and grease. Originating in our kitchens, it clogs sanitary sewer systems across our beautiful country and is a harmful threat to the environment. When poured or washed down the drain, FOG builds up on pipe walls, restricting the flow of wastewater exiting our home’s plumbing. Over time, FOG leads to blockages that result in overflows into our homes or onto our streets, down storm drains, and into local waterways, all posing a serious risk to public health.

In addition to cooking oil and cooking grease, FOG includes:
• meat fats

• lard/shortening

• dairy products

• butter/margarine

• batters and icing

• food scraps
• dressings and sauces

Another culprit to FOG build-up in our sanitary sewer system is excessive use of garbage disposals.
Keeping our drains fat free is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Can the Grease - Pour used cooking grease into an empty, heat safe container, such as a soup can, and store it in the freezer. Once solidified, toss the can into the garbage.
2. Scrape Your Plate - Wipe all pots, pans, dishes, and cooking utensils with a paper towel prior to washing to absorb the grease.
3. Catch the Scraps - Eliminate using the garbage disposal. Catch food scraps in your sink with a basket or strainer and toss them into the trash or compost bin.