Cooking oil is one of the primary causes of residential, commerical and public wastewater line clogs resulting in sewer spills throughout the Territory. The spilled sewage eventually reaches our pristine waters surrounding our islands, causing unsafe conditions and temporary closures of our beaches.
All cooking oils that are disposed of improperly can cause problems in the sewer system. These include:
By following a few simple steps you can help prevent costly sewer spills in the future.
Step 1 All cooking oil should be poured either back into the original container or into an old milk carton, frozen juice container, or other non-recyclable package, and dispose of in the garbage, not down the drain.
Step 2 Dishes and pots that are coated with greasy leftovers should be wiped clean with a disposable towel prior to washing or placements in dishwashers.
Step 3 Instead of placing fat trimmings from meat in the sink, put them in a trash can. ALWAYS put cooking grease containers and greasy towels in a plastic bag before disposing of them in your trash bag. NEVER dispose of cooking grease directly into your sink.
Be prepared to indicate the location, the nature of the problem(s), and provide your name and phone number, if necessary.