Daytona Beach urges proper disposal of Fats, Oils, Grease

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

As Thanksgiving approaches, Daytona Beach residents are reminded that pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down drains has been identified as a significant contributor to clogs in sewer pipes, leading to backups and costly overflows, prompting the urgent need for effective disposal methods. To combat this issue, city officials in Daytona Beach introduced a convenient solution by setting up 55-gallon receptacles across the city. 

These strategically placed disposal points encourage proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease, preventing them from entering the drains and causing potential sewer disruptions.

The locations where these receptacles include:

• Cherry Community Center, situated at 925 George W. Engram Blvd.
• Daytona Stadium, located at 3917 LPGA Blvd. (Open hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• Florida Tennis Center found at 1 Deuce Court
• Schnebly Recreation Center, at 1101 N. Atlantic Ave.

The outdoor receptacles are accessible 24 hours a day, except for the one at Daytona Stadium, which operates during specific hours on weekdays.

City officials emphasize that for proper disposal, cooking oil should be devoid of water, soap suds, and food scraps and transported in a clean, non-breakable, leak-proof container with a securely tightened lid.

The collected cooking oil will undergo recycling and processing procedures and be utilized in various products, including but not limited to livestock feed, soaps, biofuels, and fertilizers.