Cooking Oil & Grease Hazardous Waste Trash Household Disposal Small amounts of solid grease and leftover oil that has cooled down can be placed in the trash. Enclose these small amounts in a container that is not recyclable (like sealable food pouch or a mixed material coffee canister). Large amounts, such as oil used in turkey fryers, need to be dropped off at a Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Your city or county may offer HHW drop-off sites and collection events. – Los Angeles County: S.A.F.E. Collection Centers and events – Riverside County – San Bernardino County – Ventura County Business Disposal Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) are not accepted in any of the waste streams serviced by Athens. These materials cannot be processed at landfill, organics, or recycling centers. Inappropriate disposal may be flagged by the Department of Public Health. Foodservice establishments are required to contract with a 3rd party for the onsite collection of FOG. For more information on proper FOG disposal, businesses should contact their Department of Public Health. Special Waste Collection Large amounts of FOG cannot be placed in your containers. If a non-foodservice establishment collection is needed, email [email protected] or call Athens’ Customer Service Department at 888-336-6100. Never Pour Down the Drain Do not pour used vegetable oil or cooking grease down your sink drain. Liquid oil can clog the drain and damage pipes in your home. FryAway Hardens your Oil FryAway is a cooking oil solidifier. Adding this powder to used cooking oil will transform it into a solid that can be disposed of with organic food waste. Did You Know? Cars Running on Cooking Grease Many companies and cities are beginning to ask people to donate oil, grease and fat for the creation of biodiesel. Places all around the country have achieved success, from Hawaii to Louisiana, Pennsylvania and New York. The homebrew fuel movement has taken off, and biofuels are becoming a competitive fuel choice. During WWII, Disney Helped Turn Bacon into Bombs “Don’t throw out those lovely puddles of grease drippings — save them for our boys on the front line.” Learn more.