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Wash food scraps (solid or liquid) down the drain, dump them in the toilet, or grind them up in the garbage disposal.
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Use mesh drain strainers to catch solid food scraps for disposal in a trash can.
Pour liquid food scraps, e.g. sauces, milkshakes, into a container and place in the trash can.
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Wash contents of soaking pots and pans down the drain.
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Scrape plates over the trash can or dry wipe with a paper towel.
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Pour used oil down the drain.
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Pour used oil into a container with a top (the original if available) so it can be reused, recycled, or placed in the trash can for disposal.
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Pour hot grease (including poultry skimming) down the drain.
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Pour cooled grease into a grease can or other container for disposal and/or absorb with paper towels or newspaper.
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Pour grease down the storm drain.
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Pour cooled grease into a container, seal it and place it in the trash.
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Mesh drain screens, paper towels and original oil containers are good tools for fighting FOG.
Other ways to be a part of the FOG solution include reporting any illegal dumping or spills immediately. You can also help by educating your neighbors and others in your community by sharing this website.