Fat Trapper Pamphlet

Fats, Oils, and Grease are naturally

With the Fat Trapper™ Grease Disposal System, It’s Easy to Cease the Grease

produced during cooking and baking. Common sources of FOG include: Meat fats Lard Shortening Butter/Margarine Cooking oil Salad dressing Dairy Products Fatty/greasy food scraps Baked goods Sauces

LAWS AND REGULATIONS Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM): Rules, Statutes & Policies  www.in.gov/idem/4087.htm United States - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  www.epa.gov United States - Federal Clean Water Act  www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cwa.html

LOCAL GOVERNMENT St. Joseph and Elkhart County Government & Community Links  tinyurl.com/l2k8eh  tinyurl.com/lubnq3 St. Joseph County Health Department  tinyurl.com/nn6tfz St. Joseph County Source Water Protection Ordinance  tinyurl.com/ls28rs

MORE FOG INFO Want to see what FOG looks like in your pipes? Download this video:  www.stoptheclog.com/fog-video.html FOG Public Service Announcements  tinyurl.com/kogp4p

Finally, an end to the dilemma of how to dispose of cooking fat, oil, and grease! The Fat Trapper™ countertop container with foil-lined bags is a perfect solution for FOG...

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Attractive countertop container with foil-lined bags (The plastic container measures 5" x 4" x 8 3/4" and is dishwasher safe) Simply pour fat, oil, or grease into the foillined bag and cover with the lid The Fat Trapper™ can hold contents up to 200° with no leakage or seepage while odors stay inside container! When the foil-lined bag becomes full, simply seal and throw away

Keep YOUR drains FREE of fat, oil & grease

St. Joseph County SWCD’s Fat Trapper™ Starter Kit & Fat Trapper™ Refill Packs of Foil-Lined Bags Fat Trapper™ Starter Kit

(countertop receptacle & 2 foil-lined bags)

$5.00

A Guide for Homes, Businesses, and Food Establishments on Proper Disposal of Fat, Oil, & Grease (FOG)

Fat Trapper™ Refill Packs

5 bags @ $3.00 10 bags @ $5.00

For more INFORMATION on proper disposal of FOG, or to PURCHASE a FAT TRAPPER™ Starter Kit or FAT TRAPPER™ Refill Packs, CONTACT your

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY SWCD or VISIT our website www.stjoseph.iaswcd.org 574-291-7444 ext. 3

E-mail: [email protected] Address:

5605 US 31 South, Ste 4 South Bend, IN 46614

2009

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Put your drains on a fat-free diet

Do’s and Don’ts of Proper FOG (Fat, Oil & Grease) Disposal for Homes and Businesses Do’s:  Home: Dispose of all FOG in its proper place… which is NEVER in your drain.

More Do’s  Properly install grease trap/interceptor.

 Home TIP: Pour all cooled cooking

 Use drain screens (strainers) in sinks to catch

FOGS that will harden (bacon grease, meat drippings) into lidded or sealed container like the Fat Trapper™ foil lined bags or a coffee can and dispose of in the garbage.

 Home TIP: Mix small amounts of liquid grease with an absorbent material like cat litter. Again, place in a container like the Fat Trapper™ foil lined bags or a coffee can and dispose of in the garbage.

 Businesses: Through a contracted hauler using a properly maintained grease trap or interceptor.

 Scrape, then dry wipe pots, pans, dishes, and utensils with a disposable towel and throw towel in trash.

 Use a rubber spatula to scrape into the trash as much of the grease off of the pan/plate as possible.

 Rinse the pan/plate/utensil with cold water before putting in the dishwasher

 Regularly clean kitchen exhaust filters. food waste and dispose of in the trash.

 Cover grease and oil containers kept outside and keep them away from storm drains.

 Keep drains clean by using vinegar and warm water or commercial products to dissolve grease.

Don’ts:  Pour used FOG down the drain!

 Put food scraps down the drain.  Rinse the pan/plate/utensil with hot water.  Use chemicals to remove grease clogs. They do not dissolve the grease, only move the problem further down the line.

 Flush your grease trap or interceptor with warm or hot water.

 Dump grease down storm drains.

Avoid Costly Sewer Backups and Protect our Environment When FOG is put down the drain, this can cause many problems further down the sewer pipe. Liquefied grease and fat from animal products will solidify and clog pipes much like a clog in a human artery. Liquid oils can also coat pipes and contribute to blockages. Blockages may cause sewage backups into your home, resulting in expensive cleanup and repair costs to your sewer pipes, home, and belongings. Blockages may also trigger overflows or backups of sewage into the streets, parks, or waterways, creating a public health risk and harming the environment.

Put Your Drains on a Fat-Free Diet with the Fat Trapper™ Grease Disposal System Learn more on the back side of this pamphlet!