Should oil be poured down the kitchen sink? My mother-in-law says yes but I’m not so sure. | August 9, 2024

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Anybody who often uses their kitchen should know about oil disposal. The way we dispose of cooking oils may impact our plumbing systems and the environment in significant ways. Repairing blocked pipes and other issues with the sewage system caused by improperly disposed of cooking oil may be rather expensive. The buildup of FOGs, or fats, oils, and greases, may be detrimental to both local animals and wastewater treatment systems.

If you’re not sure how to properly dispose of cooking oil, this article will try to explain why you shouldn’t just pour it down the drain. If you read this whole article, you will have all the information you need to dispose of food scraps in an eco-friendly manner. Your home’s plumbing system and the environment both benefit from this kind of wisdom.