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Oil and Grease Disposal at Home

What you can do to prevent clogs and spills

The best way to discard of grease, fats and oils at home is to:

  • Pour them into a metal can
  • Let the can cool
  • Throw it in the garbage
Where does grease come from?
  • Meat fats
  • Lard
  • Cooking oil
  • Food scraps
  • Baking goods
  • Shortening
  • Sauces
  • Dairy products
  • Butter and margarine

Grease Do's

  • Put oil and grease in covered collection container to be discarded in the garbage.
  • Scrape food scraps from dishes into trash cans and garbage bags and dispose of properly.
  • Remove oil and grease from dishes, pans, fryers, and griddles. Cool first before you skim, scrape, or wipe off excess grease.
  • Pre-wash dishes and pans with cold water before putting them in the dishwasher.
  • Cover kitchen sink with catch basket and empty into garbage can as needed.
  • Use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
  • Start a compost pile with scraps that aren’t meat products.

Grease Don'ts

  • Put oil, grease, or food products down the drain.
  • Run hot water over dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
  • Use the garbage disposal.
  • Use harsh detergents or chemicals that can damage sewer lines.