HOUSEHOLDERS in Dumbarton and the Vale are reminded fats, oils and grease poured down the sink can build up and cause blockages and “fatbergs” in drains and sewer pipes.

Scottish Water says these prevent the waste water draining away properly and can cause extremely unpleasant internal sewage flooding or pollute local rivers, coastal waters and beaches.

The authority is encouraging customers to help keep the water cycle going by disposing of cooking fats, oils and grease responsibly when in the kitchen.

Scottish Water’s advice for disposing of cooking fats, oils and grease responsibly is simple: – Leave to cool.

– If you have a food waste recycling bin, scrape the cooled fat, oil or grease into your food waste bin.

– Check with your local council, waste/oil recycling site or waste contractor for information on how to recycle or dispose of used fat, oil and grease in your area.

– If you don’t have food waste recycling, put the cooled fat, oil or grease in to a sealable container (such as an empty jar) and put it in the bin.

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