Pouring oil liquid oil down the drain hardens in the pipes and can create fatbergs. As the oil travels along your pipes, it leaves tough residue that builds up over time.
Fats and cooking oil get hard after they are cooled down. So, on throwing these down the drain would block the drain pipe. And in open drains these would hamper the pores of the soil and deduct the efficiency of soil in filtering water.
Are you supposed to flush oil down the toilet?
You should never pour used cooking oil down any drain, including sinks and toilets. Oil solidifies in water and will cause a clog in the pipes. If the cooking oil reaches the sewer, it can cause clogs in the municipal sewer lines which result in expensive damage that can cost thousands of rands to fix.
What can I do with leftover cooking oil?
Simple, Easy Steps for Cooking Oil Disposal
Store properly and then dispose along with other household waste. ...
Take used oil to restaurants for correct disposal. ...
Contact a household hazardous waste disposal company. ...
Use a Grease Disposal System. ...
Add to compost. ...
Mix with other solid waste materials.
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