If you deal with grease collection needs on a routine basis and have been disposing of the grease in a non-environmentally friendly manner, changes in how you collect and dispose of the liquid and solid waste should be made. Grease is a product that can be stored within a designated receptacle and picked up by a business that provides a recycling service.
Grease That Is Added to Sewers and the Environment
Grease, oils, and fats that are accumulated at a residence or business can be harmful to a sewer system, groundwater, and the earth that surrounds a residence or business. Greasy and oily substance can clog plumbing or may work its way into piping that is connected to a septic tank or a public sewer system. Because grease, oils, and fats will not dissipate naturally, the materials will slowly seep into the ground or may ultimately harden and remain where they were initially dumped.
The Collection Process
A business that provides a grease collection service may furnish a grease collection bin that a client can use for collection purposes. A restaurant owner or the owner of another industry that deals with large amounts of grease may be responsible for investing in a grease trap system. Maintenance of a system will be essential, since hardened residue may eventually accumulate on the interior parts of a trap.
A grease collection service is a convenient and affordable service. Any messy applications that need to be performed while emptying a trap will be performed by a service person. Grease will be sucked up and placed inside of a tank that is within a service vehicle.
A service technician may offer both a haul away service and a basic maintenance service. A maintenance service will involve checking the condition of a grease trap and using a skimmer and other cleaning materials to remove greasy substances from the inside of a trap.
The Recycling Process
If you are serious about getting involved in more environmentally favorable practices, hiring a collection technician who provides a recycling service will be beneficial. Grease, oils, and fats that have been recycled are used in many processes.
Recycled waste may be used to make cosmetics, candles, plastics, and soaps. One way that grease is recycled is by extracting the liquid from it. The extraction process involves dumping grease into a large pit and using an evaporation process. Once this has been conducted, the solidified waste is used to create new products.
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