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Cooking oil and grease disposal: six steps to protect drains

Keep oils and grease out of drains; let them cool, collect them in a sealed container and follow local disposal rules.

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New York City Department of Sanitation

Original guidance: Cooking oil and grease disposal: six steps to protect drains

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Oil poured into a sink can contribute to blockages at home and in sewers. NYC Sanitation advises cooling, containing and wiping off residue; local collection rules may differ.

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1. Let used oil cool fully in a place inaccessible to children or pets.
2. Do not pour cooking oil or animal fats into sinks, toilets or other drains.
3. Transfer cool grease into a leak-resistant container and close it; never pour hot oil directly into plastic.
4. Wipe residual grease off pans and dishes before washing.
5. Check local used-cooking-oil collection, recycling and trash requirements; NYC rules do not apply to every municipality.
6. Dispose of the sealed container through an approved local route. For a blocked drain, contact building management rather than combining drain chemicals.

Original guidance: Cooking oil and grease disposal: six steps to protect drains

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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