FATS, OILS, AND GREASE

Residual fats, used cooking oils (UCO) and grease (FOG), are byproducts of food preparation that must be properly managed to avoid these potentially troublesome materials from entering drain pipes in the home or commercial food service operations. When FOG is allowed to go down the drain, it solidifies, reducing and preventing water flow in drains and sewer pipes. Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are clogs in the collection systems that can potentially result in raw sewage released into communities, causing potentially dangerous health conditions.

It's important that everyone helps to reduce FOG entering the sewer system. We've included resources below for residential and commercial FOG education, as well as information about our Commercial FOG program and requirements.