Pollution Prevention for Businesses and Restaurants

Use a FOG recycling/rendering service that provides watertight outdoor receptacles of adequate size.
Clean-up FOG spills as soon as they occur. Develop a "spill plan."
Use dry clean-up practices to scrape, wipe or sweep FOG from utensils, equipment and floors prior to using wet clean-up methods.
Don't hose FOG waste down storm drains.
Improper disposal of FOG may lead to by-products in wastewater treatment plants and stormwater systems.
Schedule FOG pick-ups related to volume of FOG generation.
Maintain pavements and exterior grease traps.

Storage Container Safety

Outdoor storage containers should be water tight, rodent proof & protected from tampering.
If materials aren't stored properly, pollutants can leak from stockpiles and containers and run out onto the ground.
Reduce risk to environment by reducing the amount of materials and wastes kept in storage.
If materials must be stored outside, construct a covered, paved area designed to contain leaks and spills.
Regularly clean up around dumpsters.
If a dumpster leaks, immediately repair or replace it.

Preventing & Cleaning Up Spills

Don't allow open containers or tanks that are being filled to be left unattended.
Use a funnel when transferring liquids from one container to another.
Place trays under open containers and the spouts of liquid storage containers.
Buy products in smaller quantities whenever its cost effective.
Design work areas to contain spills.
Absorbent materials used to clean up hazardous substances must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

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