Plano: Don't Clog Your Pipes With Fats, Oils And Grease

Press release from the City of Plano:

December 1, 2020

Your holiday menu is set but do you have a plan to stop fats, oils and grease (FOG) from ruining your family feast? Don't let unexpected plumbing problems pick your pocket. Follow these simple tips:

• Collect smaller amounts of used, cooled cooking oil in a sturdy, plastic container with a screw-top lid. Trash the container when it's full. Don't pour cooking fats, oils or grease down your sink drain.
• Wipe small amounts of fats, oils or grease from pots and pans with a paper towel, then toss the towel in the trash. Then use cold water to rinse the pots and pans.
• Schedule a free pick up for 1 or more gallons of cooking or turkey fryer oil. Collect it in a container with a secure lid and call Environmental Waste Services at 972-769-4150 to recycle FOG into bio-diesel fuel.

Still not sure? Watch this fun educational video.Don't be a drain on your holiday, protect those pipes and spend time enjoying family not dealing with plumbing repairs!

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This press release was produced by the City of Plano. The views expressed here are the author’s own.