Let’s be honest, this is a circle of trust: Do you properly dispose of cooking fats, oils and greases in your home?
Most Americans would probably admit that they don’t if they were hit with the truth serum. But one Southern California city is warning its residents to start making themselves aware of what can happen if you aren’t careful.
In a post to Instagram on Friday , the city of Chino sounded the alarm against FOG. No, not the kind that obstructs drivers’ views on their morning commute (though people should be careful with that type too), but instead fats, oils and greases.
“When FOG goes down the drain, it clings to sewer pipes, causing buildup that leads to expensive blockages and repairs,” the post said, alongside a photo showing the buildup that can occur.
The city listed the following ways to avoid FOG buildup in pipes:
- Cool the liquid FOG, transfer it in a container, and dispose of it in the trash.
- For large amounts of FOG, strain and transfer to a larger container, then bring it to the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff.
- Wipe pots and dishes with a paper towel or napkin to remove grease.
- Use a strainer in your kitchen sink to catch food particles and then empty them in the trash.