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Don't pour cooking grease down the sink: cool, wipe or collect it

Hot water and soap do not prevent grease from accumulating in drains. Cool cooking oil first, wipe up small residues and collect larger amounts in a sealed container according to local disposal rules.

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New York City's Department of Environmental Protection and Seattle Public Utilities warn that household cooking oil and grease can build up in pipes. Their pipe-protection advice applies broadly, while the correct recycling or trash route depends on local rules.

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After cooking, wait until the pan and oil are safe to handle. Never touch hot grease or pour it into thin plastic while it is hot.
Wipe small amounts of remaining oil with paper towels or another absorbent, then discard the material according to local waste rules.
For larger quantities, collect fully cooled oil in a suitable leakproof, lidded container. Check local used-cooking-oil collection and trash requirements.
Remove food scraps from cookware before rinsing, sorting them according to the municipality's food-waste rules rather than washing them into the drain.
Do not flush oil with hot water or detergent. A food-waste grinder also does not solve grease buildup.
Wash the pan normally after removing grease. If drains remain slow or back up, do not mix drain chemicals; contact building maintenance or a qualified plumber.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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