Why should I help?

• Prevent grease buildups from blocking sewer lines
• Stop sewer overflows into streets and storm drains
• Reduce the number of times you have to clean your grease trap (food services)
• Save money spent on costly cleanups of sewage spills
• Protect the quality of our water

More Ways to Tackle Grease

• Use environmentally safe cleaning products instead of harsh detergents or cleaners that can damage sewer lines.
• If you generate large amounts of used cooking oil, recycle it. To find a recycler, check the phone book under “recyclers” or “rendering companies.”
• If you generate small amounts of used cooking oil, pour it into a container you can throw away. Never pour it down the drain.
• Start a compost pile at your home with scraps that are not meat. Read Composting: Don’t be squeamish, give scraps a second life

Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality