Evansville Water and Sewer Utility’s drop-off point for septic waste and fats, oils, and grease closes July 1, leading at least one private company to open its own receiving station.
Utility officials say rising costs drove the decision to end their drop-off service at the East Wastewater Treatment Plant on Waterworks Road. The closure had been scheduled for Jan. 1; the utility delayed it six months to allow users more time to find alternative disposal options.
American Grease and Septic, a Hydromax company, is one business that has stepped up, preparing to receive both kinds of waste at its property at 2501 S. Kentucky Ave. Chris Musack, President of American Grease and Septic, says the company was already pursuing a drop-off station, but EWSU’s action accelerated the timeline…