As you’re roasting, brining, and toasting this holiday season, let’s show a little love to our drains!
Holiday cooking is hard on pipes, and a few common kitchen habits can quickly turn festive cheer into a plumbing nightmare. Here’s how to keep things flowing smoothly:
Don’t pour these down the drain:
- Cooking grease, oils, or fats
- Turkey drippings or gravy leftovers
- Brines and salty marinades
- Food scraps (even with a garbage disposal)
️ Do this instead:
- Let grease cool, then pour it into a container and toss it in the trash
- Scrape plates into the trash before washing
- Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel first
A little prevention now helps avoid backups, bad smells, and emergency plumbing calls later. Trust us—nobody wants a clogged Christmas!
Thank you for helping protect our sewer system and keeping our community flowing smoothly all season long.
— Your Public Works Team