Residential FOG Guide

FOG at Home

F.O.G. stands for Fats, Oils, and Grease, found in everyday food items like meat, butter, cooking oil, mayonnaise, sauces, and food scraps. If not handled properly, F.O.G. can harden and stick to the inside of your kitchen drains and sewer pipes — causing blockages and costly backups in your home’s plumbing and the public sewer system.

Did You Know?

Over 50% of sewer overflows in the U.S. are caused by F.O.G.

Why Managing F.O.G. Matters

Sewer Utility has seen a rise in F.O.G. levels, causing:

• Reduced sewer capacity
• Higher repair and maintenance costs
• Increased energy use at wastewater treatment plants
• Disruption to wastewater treatment microorganisms

What You Can Do at Home

Follow these simple steps to keep your drains clear and protect our community’s infrastructure:

Proper Disposal

• Cool it, contain it, trash it:
• Pour cooled oils and grease into the trash - never down the sink or toilet.
• Wipe greasy pots, pans, and dishes with a paper towel before washing.
• Scrape food scraps into the garbage before rinsing.
• Avoid using your garbage disposal for greasy items.
•  Use sink strainers to catch leftover food particles.

Cooking Oil Recycling (Residential Only)

Kitsap County recycling facility no longer takes used cooking oil. Dispose of cooking oil in household garbage cans. 

Quick Summary: How to Fight F.O.G.

Questions?

Contact the Utilities Compliance Team:

Phone: 360-473-5920
Email: UtilitiesCompliance@ci.bremerton.gov