Preventing Sewer Clogs

• What to NEVER do to dispose of grease?
• NEVER pour oil and grease down the drain.
• NEVER put food scraps down the drain even in the garbage disposal.
• NEVER run water (hot or cold) over dishes, pans, fryers and griddles to wash oil and grease down the drain.
• What to ALWAYS do to properly dispose of water and grease?
• ALWAYS put oil and grease in a covered collection container
• ALWAYS scrape food scraps into trash cans and/or garbage bags and dispose of properly. Avoid using the garbage disposal.
• ALWAYS remove oil and grease from dishes, pans, fryers and griddles the proper way. Cool first, then wipe or scrape off excess grease and dispose of properly prior to washing.
• ALWAYS cover sink drain with catch basket and empty into garbage can as needed.