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Don’t Let Fats, Oils, and Grease Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
This holiday season, don’t give messy sewer clogs a seat at your dinner table
Sacramento, Calif.—It’s the time of year for family and friends to come together and enjoy a delicious meal, and after all that meal planning and food prep, the last thing anyone wants is a messy, costly sewer backup—a guaranteed way to ruin the holiday cheer.
Sewer blockages and backups caused by improper disposal of fats, oils and grease (F.O.G.) typically increase during the holidays, and with the passage of the organics waste recycling law earlier this year, food scraps and cooking oil must be carefully disposed of. That’s why the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is reminding area residents to properly dispose of F.O.G. this holiday season with two simple steps:
- Can it. Once cooled, put hardened fats, oils and grease into a sturdy container—like a leftover soup can. Then, put the container in the garbage.
- Scrape it. Scrape all food scraps including fatty and greasy leftovers into the organics cart, NOT down the drain.
Pro tip! For used cooking oil—like what’s needed for deep-frying—check with your local waste service provider for proper disposal.
Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
This holiday season, help Stop the Clog by properly disposing of used cooking oil and food scraps
Sacramento, Calif.—As holiday gatherings and cooking plans start to return to something closer to normal this year, it’s important to remain vigilant in the kitchen to prevent messy, costly sewer backups. Sewer blockages caused by improper disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG) increase this time of year and are a guaranteed way to ruin your holiday cheer.
That’s why the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is reminding area residents to follow our proven recipe for a FOG-free holiday season.
New General Manager Appointed
Seasoned professional Christoph Dobson selected to lead the region’s largest wastewater utilities
Sacramento, Calif. — The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) and Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San) are pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph Dobson to General Manager (District Engineer), effective September 13. Dobson replaces Prabhakar Somavarapu, who recently retired after 25 years of public service.
Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
This holiday season, help Stop the Clog by properly disposing of used cooking oil and food scraps
Sacramento, Calif.—While holiday gatherings and cooking plans might be more modest this Thanksgiving, it’s important to remain vigilant in the kitchen to prevent messy, costly sewer backups. Sewer blockages caused by improper disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG) tend to increase this time of year and are a guaranteed way to ruin your holiday cheer.
That’s why the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is reminding area residents to follow our proven recipe for a FOG-free holiday season.
Sacramento Area Residents Coping with Coronavirus Pandemic Could Clog Sewage System
With a lack of toilet paper on store shelves, an unexpected problem may result—clogged toilets and sewer pipes
Sacramento, Calif.—As more and more people stay home to cope with the Coronavirus pandemic, toilets and sewer pipes are at risk of becoming increasingly clogged with disposable wipes, paper towels, napkins, and other materials harmful to the sewer system. The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer), the region’s sewage collection utility, is reminding everyone to flush only toilet paper and human waste—nothing else.
Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
This holiday season, help Stop the Clog by properly disposing of used cooking oil and food scraps.
Sacramento, Calif.—It’s the time of year for family and friends to come together and enjoy a delicious meal. And after all that meal planning and prepping, the last thing anyone wants is a messy, costly sewer backup—a guaranteed way to ruin the holiday cheer.
Dispose of fats, oils and grease properly with three easy steps:
- Can it. Once cooled, pour leftover oils and grease into a sturdy container, like a jar or coffee can.
- Scrape it. Before washing pots and pans, scrape out fats, oils and grease.
- Trash it. Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage, not down the drain.
California’s Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 6–14
Recognizing the Critical Role of California’s Water and Wastewater Industry
Sacramento, Calif.—All life depends on water for survival. But while more than two-thirds of the earth is covered with water, preparing it for human use—and then cleaning it once used—takes a lot of work.
During California’s second annual Water Professionals Appreciation Week (October 6–14), water professionals are being recognized and celebrated for their pivotal role in protecting public health and the environment.
No Wipes in the Pipes
ABC10 reports on problems "flushable" wipes are causing for the sewer system
Just because something can be flushed, doesn’t mean it should be! Check out Giacomo Luca’s and ABC10’s full coverage on how flushable wipes are causing big problems for our sewer system. This problem is completely preventable, and customers are the answer! Toss those wipes in the trash. Only human waste and toilet paper should ever be flushed.
How to Avoid a Holiday Disaster Lurking in the Pipes
ABC10 rides along with crews to learn how SASD works to Stop the Clog
ABC 10’s John Bartell went out in the field with SacSewer’s crews to see how we deal with fats, oils, and grease in the sewer, which is an especially vexing problem during the holiday cooking season. Watch the report here.
