DON’T CLOG WITH FOG!

HOLIDAY REMINDER: PROTECT YOUR PIPES AND THE PLANET BY DISPOSING OF FATS, OILS, AND GREASE PROPERLY

The holiday season is near, which means more family gatherings, feasts, and festive cooking! But as you prepare these holiday dishes, don’t forget, fats, oils, and grease (also known as FOG) belong in the trash, not down the drain! Help keep your pipes clean and avoid messy, costly sewage backups by managing FOG properly. Here’s a simple way to keep FOG out of your plumbing system: place an old can or jar (one with a lid works best) near your stove or under the sink. After cooking, pour cooled fats, oils, and grease into the container, seal it, and toss it in the trash once full. This small step can prevent big issues in your pipes, ensuring your holiday celebrations stay joyful and free from plumbing mishaps. Looking for an eco-friendly alternative? You can recycle used cooking oils and fats at the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center on the UCSB campus at 565 Mesa Road. It’s a great way to protect your home’s plumbing and contribute to a cleaner environment! For more information on recycling cooking oils and fats, visit lessismore.org/ materials/52-cooking-oil/. Enjoy a clog-free, happy holiday season with a quick, responsible FOG disposal habit that makes a big difference!