GREASE DISPOSAL TIPS

 

 

Each year, there are more than 15,000 sewer overflows in North Carolina. Many are directly related to the improper disposal of oil and grease in kitchen drains and improper disposal; of solid wastes. Grease congeals on sewer pipes and solids cause blockages, which causes wastewater to flow back into homes and businesses or directly into WATERWAYS.

Oil and grease are primarily generated from restaurants and from residential kitchen sinks. You can help to keep the Town from having overflows and the resulting loss of sewer service and damage to WATERWAYS by the following:

 

DO NOT

  • Pour oil/grease down your kitchen sinks
  • Use the sewer as a means of disposing food scrapes
  • Use the toilet as a wastebasket

 

DO

  • Place food scraps in waste container or garbage bags for disposal as a solid waste.
  • Place a wastebasket in the bathroom to dispose of solid waste
  • Promote the concept of the 3R’s---Reduce—Reuse—Recycle
  • Promptly report sewer backups to the Town for maintenance
  • Promote the use of scraping ware prior to washing