Fats, Oil & Grease Control

Fats, oil and grease often accumulate in plumbing and drainage systems, causing a high percentage of sewer system backups and overflows.

The problem is receiving increased attention because of the public health threat and environmental effects of sewer system overflows. The state may fine municipalities as much as $10,000 along with cleanup if grease contributes to a sewer overflow.

Tips for Residents

Many sewer backups occur between the home and the town's sewer main. You can prevent a costly and unsanitary overflows.

What To Do

• Scrape excess grease in a container and dispose of it in the garbage.
• Place food scraps in waste containers or garbage bags for disposal with solid wastes or start a compost pile
• Scrape utensils before washing.
• Place a wastebasket in the bathroom for disposing of solid wastes rather than flushing.
• Disposable diapers and personal hygiene products do not belong in the sewer system. Promote the concept of “3 R's: reduce, reuse and recycle.

What Not to Do

• Do not pour grease, fats, and oils from cooking down the drain.
• Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket.
• Don't use the sewer as a means of disposing food scraps.

Motor oil recycling centers are available throughout the town. Check with your local service station or car parts store.

Contact

For information about grease control and other wastewater issues, contact:

Thomas Tillage
Director of Water Quality
(919) 577-1090
thomas.tillage@hollyspringsnc.us

Amy Moore
Laboratory Analyst
(919) 577-2273
(919) 577-2280 (fax)
amy.moore@hollyspringsnc.us

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Town of Holly Springs - PO Box 8 - 128 South Main Street - Holly Springs, NC 27540 - (919) 552-6221 - Holly.Springs@hollyspringsnc.us