Lynchburg and Bedford launch campaign to recycle cooking grease with free disposal kits

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Water Resources (LWR) and the Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA) have partnered to encourage citizens to properly dispose of and recycle cooking oils and grease through their “Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease” campaign.

For this effort, LWR and BRWA are giving away free grease disposal kits to contain drippings from holiday meals and return them to water providers for sustainable disposal.

“These kits provide our community with the information and tools they need to protect our infrastructure and environment, right at the kitchen sink. We encourage the community to practice proper grease disposal methods during the holiday season and year-round,” said Tim Mitchell, Director of LWR…

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