Best Management Practices
For Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Control
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) are food by-products that can severely damage a facility’s drain line system as well as the sanitary sewer system. FOG collect and eventually harden on the inside of the sewer pipes; preventing water from flowing and causing blockages.
Blockages in the sewer cause Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), dumping raw sewage into streets, lakes, streams, homes and businesses.
The best way to prevent blockages is to keep the FOG out of the drain line system. Below is a list of Best Management Practices that will help to prolong the life of your drain line system and reduce the inconvenience and cost of line blockages.
Follow the Do’s and Don’ts of Best Management Practices
- Don’t put grease or fryer oil down any sink or floor drain.
- Don’t dispose of food or food scraps in sinks.
- Don’t pour bleach directly down ANY drain. Bleach when used improperly dewaters grease, making is as hard as concrete.
- Don’t take out sink strainers or drain covers. Empty scraps into trash, not down the drain.
- Don’t use cleaning chemicals improperly. Follow the instructions on the label, for your safety as well as the safety of the environment.
- Do throw all solids including waste food into the garbage.
- Do encourage staff to be conservative about use of FOG in food preparation and serving.
- Do use ALL cleaning chemicals according to the instructions on the label.
- Do use paper towels to soak up oil and grease under fryer baskets and to wipe down work areas. Dispose of the paper towels into the trash.
- Do run a LOT of water if you must use the garbage disposal.
- Do check all sinks and floor drains for strainers and covers.
- Do know the location and operation of all FOG control devices.
- Do deposit used fryer oil in the appropriate container.
- Do keep dumpster areas clean and free of loose trash.
Questions regarding FOG control?
Call Kennedy/Jenks Consultants at 303-985-3636
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