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<\/a><\/p>\nTo avoid potential plumbing and sewer disasters, Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) would like to remind residents how to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease. Sewer blockages can cause backups into homes resulting in an unpleasant mess that can cost hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to clean up. <\/p>\n
Listed below are safe disposal tips of waste fats, oil and grease to help you avoid
\na plumbing emergency:
\n\u2022 Avoid pouring fats or vegetable cooking oils down the drain because
\nliquid fats solidfy in the pipes and create clogs.
\n\u2022 After grease has cooled, scrape the grease into a container with a tight
\nfitting lid. Solidify in the refrigerator before putting it in the trash.
\n\u2022 Never put hard to grind items in your garbage disposal, including
\npoultry skins, egg shells, carrots, potato skins, celery, pumpkin
\npulp, banana peels or pasta.
\nThe Tuolumne County Solid Waste Division has begun collecting
\nused liquid cooking oil, 10 gallons or less, by appointment only
\nat their permanent household hazardous waste facility. This is
\navailable to residential customers only. Note that small quantities
\nof grease solid at room temperature, such as lard & bacon fat, may be
\nplace in a sealed container and put in the trash. Call (209) 533-5588 to
\nmake an appointment for disposal of residential liquid cooking oil.<\/p>\n