Novato Sanitary District
500 Davidson Street
Novato, California 94945
(415) 892-1694

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Keep Fats, Oils and Grease Out of Sinks

Keep Fats, Oils and Grease Out of Sinks

Prevent Sewer Clogs and Overflows

Even if you use soap and hot water, grease will stick to your pipes and can cause clogs.

Follow these tips to prevent costly grease blockages in your own plumbing system and help Novato Sanitary District to reduce sewer system overflows, backups, and maintenance costs. Fats, oils, and greases aren't just bad for your arteries; they are bad for our collection system too.

For a free brochure on Fat-Free Sewers - How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Greases from Damaging Your Home and the Environment, contact Laura Perucchi, 892-1694 extension 105, laurap[at]novatosan.com (replace [at] with @).

SINK SINS

  • Don’t Pour Fats, Oils and Grease From Cooking Down the Drain
  • Don’t Put Fatty Food Scraps Down the Garbage Disposal

 

SINK VIRTUES

  • Do Collect Fats, Oils and Grease Into a Can or Suitable Container and Dispose in the Garbage
  • Do Dry-Wipe Pots and Pans Containing Grease With Paper Towels
  • Do Scrape Food Scraps Into the Garbage