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Article: CITY NOW COLLECTING GREASE, COOKING OILS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- November 5, 2009
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 4 -- The city of Raleigh issued the following news release:
The City of Raleigh is now providing curbside collection of cooking oil and grease in a pilot program designed to help prevent sewer overflows. Raleigh residents can now dispose of these products by leaving them at the curb along with their garbage, recycling and yard waste. The collection effort will continue until January 15.
There is no charge for the collections; however the service is not available to commercial establishments in Raleigh. To arrange for a curbside pickup, call the City's Solid Waste Services Department at 996-6890. The oil and grease must be placed in a sealable (and preferably clear ...