Disposal Methods

Keeping our drains fat free is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Can the Grease - Pour used cooking grease into an empty, heat safe container, such as a soup can, and store it in the freezer. Once solidified, toss the can into the garbage.
   
   
2. Scrape Your Plate - Wipe all pots, pans, dishes, and cooking utensils with a paper towel prior to washing to absorb the grease.
   
   
3. Catch the Scraps - Eliminate using the garbage disposal. Catch food scraps in your sink with baskets or strainers. Then throw in the trash.

Special Instructions for disposing of Fryer Oil: Larger quantities of frying oil can be recycled. Return it to its original container and drop it off at a recycling/household hazardous waste location. Find a recycling location near you. The Virginia Beach SPCA also collects used vegetable oil to fuel their Neuter Scooter.

Click here to download the Turkey Frying Fact Sheet.