Address:
Municipal Garage Building
206 Kirby Street
Ridgeway, WI 53582
Village Office Phone: (608) 924-5881
After Hours Emergency:
(608) 341-5238
Fats, Oils, and Grease - How to safely dispose
Fats, oils, grease (FOG) comes mostly from pre-rinsing dishes or washing pots and pans in the kitchen. When cooking fats, oil, or grease is allowed to go down the drain, it eventually cools in the wastewater (sewer) system and sticks to pipes creating FOG buildup.
Sources of FOG include:
- Gravy, sauces and soups
- Cooking oil, butter, shortening, lard and margarine
- Milk, cream, sour cream and mayonnaise
- Food scraps
- Oil from cooked meats
The buildup causes clogs and backups into homes and businesses, wastewater overflows and spills onto private property, streets, and into local waters. FOG buildup increases the cost of maintaining your wastewater treatment system and can create serious public health problems. Pipe cleaning companies report that 95 percent of the problems they fix are due to grease! Property owners are personally responsible for pipes on private property and all utility customers pay for the maintenance and treatment of their wastewater through their utility bill.
| DO | DO NOT |
|---|---|
| Absorb fats, oil and grease by wiping with a paper towel and disposing in the trash. | Pour fats, oil, and grease directly into the drain. |
| Mix coffee grounds with fats, oil, and grease and dispose in trash. | Dispose of fats, oils, and grease in a garbage disposal. |
| Place cooled oil in an old soup can or jar, let it harden and dispose of the hardened substance in trash. | Rinse fats, oils, and grease from pots, plates, and pans in hot water. |
