Fats, Oils and Grease Management Program (FOG)

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What are Fats, Oils, and Grease?

Basic information about fats, oils, and grease
FATS OILS GREASE
Solid at room temperature
 Liquid at room temperature
 Turns to liquid during cooking, but solidifies when cooled
Butter, shortening, margarine
 Vegetable oil
Gravy
Peanut butter
 Canola oil
 Mayonnaise
Meat trimmings
 Olive oil
 Melted meat fat
Uncooked poultry skin
 Salad dressing Bacon and sausage
Dairy: Cheeses, milk, cream, sour cream, ice cream
 Cooking oils
 Boiled poultry skin
  1. Residential
  2. Commercial

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Keeping our drains fat free is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Can the Grease – Pour used cooking grease into an empty, heat-safe container, such as a soup can, and store it in the freezer.  Once solidified, toss the can into the garbage.

2. Soak up – Remaining oils and grease with an absorbent material such as a paper towel and throw it into your garbage.

3. Scrape Your Plate – Wipe all pots, pans, dishes and cooking utensils with a paper towel prior to washing to absorb the grease.