City of Treasure Islands

The city of Treasure Island’s Department of Public Works would like to remind residents and visitors that pouring cooking fats, oils, and greases down the drain can cause serious and expensive pipe blockages. Grease that is poured down the drain causes costly plumbing problems, resulting in sewer backups, blockages, and sewer overflows.

Here are some ways to repurpose or dispose of grease properly:

Let the grease cool, and pour it into a tightly sealed container (ex: milk jug, jar, or coffee can). You can reuse the grease or place the container in a plastic bag and dispose of it in your garbage can.
Remove oil and grease from dishes, pans, fryers, and griddles. Cool first before you skim, scrape, or wipe off excess grease into the trash.
Do not pour grease down the drain, and avoid using the garbage disposal.

For more information or if you have questions, you can contact the Department of Public Works at 727-547-4575 ext. 250 or by email at publicworks2@mytreasureisland.org.
No grease down the drain. Pouring cooking fats, oils, and greases down the drain can cause serious and expensive pipe blockages. Grease that is poured down the drain causes costly plumbing problems, resulting in sewer backups, blockages, and sewer overflows.

No grease down the drain. Pouring cooking fats, oils, and greases down the drain can cause serious and expensive pipe blockages. Grease that is poured down the drain causes costly plumbing problems, resulting in sewer backups, blockages, and sewer overflows.

The City of Treasure Island Reminds Residents Not to Pour Grease Down the Drain