Many commercial and residential facilities utilize different waste protection items to minimize stains and other problems and keep a building safe. For example, grease traps do more than collect grease and can protect businesses from grave dangers. But does your business need one? Well, that’s an excellent question, and this fun and informative article will tell you all you need to know. What is a Grease Trap? A grease trap is a cute little collection container with an ugly job: collect all of the cooking grease produced in a kitchen. They connect directly to your kitchen wastewater sources and gather... View Article
Here at Safeway Used Oil and Grease, we specialize in the safe and environmentally friendly removal and recycling of fats, oils and grease (FOGs). It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it! But what is oil and grease pollution? This post will help answer this question and teach you how to ensure FOGs from your kitchen don’t end up harming the environment. Why are FOGs such a problem? Let’s start by covering why dumping FOGs down the kitchen sink is such an issue. In addition to being toxic to wildlife, FOGs turn into solids once they cool down.... View Article
Fats, oils and grease (FOGs) are used worldwide in both commercial and home kitchens. While they’re essential for cooking many recipes, disposing of FOGs can be a hassle. Plus, as we’ll see below, improper disposal can negatively impact our environment. Continue reading to learn the answers to some frequently asked questions about FOGs, including, “What can I do with leftover oil?” Why are FOGs harmful to the environment? First things first, it’s important to understand why we must be careful with FOGs after we’re done using them. FOGs can harm the environment in the following ways: Sanitary sewer overflow: Although... View Article
Most of us like to do what we can to live a lower-impact life. It’s important to minimize our own footprint on our world, and, in many instances, it’s not terribly difficult to do so. Recycling your used engine oil is one such instance. No matter if you’re a DIY-er gearhead or the owner of a large auto shop, recycling used engine oil is a great way to turn old materials into new while also minimizing the need for massive industrial production that creates more original oil. That said, many of our customers wonder exactly what happens to their old... View Article
Oils of all sorts can really pile up around the house, especially if you’re storing old and/or used quantities to later properly dispose of. A lot of folks like to change their own car or lawnmower’s motor oil, while others prefer to keep cooking oils out of both their drains and our landfills. Recycling these oils is absolutely a net positive for both your own home and for our society, but it’s important to know how to handle used oil at home. Read on for some more quick tips on how you can safely and effectively store, manage and dispose... View Article
