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Fats, Oils and Grease

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) clog pipes and can cause sewer backups. Sewer backups are a risk to human health and the environment. FOG also creates unnecessary wear on private and public sewer pipes. Help keep FOG out of sewer pipes.

Residential and Multi-family FOG

Order a free grease kit

Call 503-618-2525 or email Eric.Jones@GreshamOregon.gov.

Stop fats, oils and grease

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) can cool and solidify in pipes, causing blockages in your home and in the public sewer system.

What is FOG? video

Common sources of FOG from homes

  • Butter, margarine, shortening and cooking oil
  • Food scraps with grease, butter or oil
  • Meat fat, juices and gravy
  • Dairy products

Never pour grease down sinks or toilets.

Dispose of grease properly

  • Scrape food waste into your garbage can or compost.
  • Wipe pots and dishes to remove grease before cleaning.
  • Put your FOG in a disposable container, freeze it, then place it in the trash.
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