Roseville: keep holiday grease out of drains, get free doorstep pickup

Grease can clog pipes and cause backups

What

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) can cool, harden and build up inside pipes, causing clogs or sewer backups

Source

City of Roseville news release

The City of Roseville is asking residents to keep fats, oils and grease out of kitchen drains during the holiday cooking season.

Grease may go down as a liquid but can cool and harden in pipes, leading to clogs or sewer backups, the city says.

Simple kitchen habits and free pickup

Pickup

Free doorstep pickup for sealed, labeled containers of used cooking grease

Also accepted

Other eligible household items, including batteries, electronics and used motor oil

Requirement

Pickup appointments need at least 20 pounds of eligible material or five different accepted item types

How to schedule

roseville.ca.gov/doorpickup or (916) 774-5780

Source

City of Roseville news release

Let leftover cooking fats cool to room temperature, pour them into a clear plastic container with a secure lid, label it "FOG" and keep food scraps and water out.

Scrape food scraps into the trash and wipe greasy pots, pans and plates with a paper towel before washing. A sink strainer can catch leftover bits of food.

The city says hot water and garbage disposals won't make grease disappear; they can send it farther down the pipes, where it can cool and cause trouble later.

To dispose of collected grease, schedule a free doorstep pickup. Prepare your sealed and labeled container and follow the pickup instructions.