Many Firethorne residents have been cooking at home far more than they had previously, and this comes with a certain amount of cooking waste. Something we don't normally think about are the effects of fat, oils, and grease (F.O.G.) clogs in the sanitary sewer system. F.O.G. can solidify in the sanitary sewer pipes, causing clogs, blockages, and backups.
Myths about F.O.G.
Wash grease with dish soap
Fact: Even though soap breaks up grease, it loses its effectiveness downstream, allowing grease to solidify on the pipe walls.
Running hot tap water will help grease float in the sewer pipe
Fact: Running hot tap water will NOT help grease float through the sewer pipe because the water will eventually cool as it flows through the pipe and the grease will become solid again.
Pour cooking oil at room temperature
Fact: Cooking oil, such as canola and olive oils, float on water and adhere to the sewer pipes. It is best to avoid pouring oil down the drain altogether to avoid sewage problems.
Please remember not to put foods such as the following down the drain or waste disposal unit:
Ways to Avoid F.O.G.
Additionally, if standard disposal is not an option, Fort Bend County has a recycling center where these F.O.G. items can be safely collected and disposed of, and Firethorne residents are encouraged to take their grease, fat, and cooking oil items there.
For more information, you can navigate to the Recycling Center Page on the Fort Bend County website. The Recycling Center's information is below:
Address:
1200 Blume Road
Rosenberg, Texas 77471
Telephone:
281-633-7581
Hours:
Recycling Center:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday-Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Closed Wednesdays and Holidays)