Fats, oils and grease, poured in your sinks, toilets, dishwashers, and garbage disposals clog your pipes, and will cause sewer back-ups into your home. F.O.G. also causes thousands of dollars in damage to the City’s sewer infrastructure yearly. Below are some helpful hints to avoid costly repairs to your home and the sewer system.
Do collect waste fats, oils and grease in a container until they harden, then throw them in the trash.
Do dry wipe pots, pans, and work areas prior to washing
Do not dump fats, oils, or grease into any drain or toilet.
Do not place greasy food waste into a garbage disposal.
Do not use chemicals that claim to dissolve grease in drains.
This information is courtesy of the City of Quincy DPW.
