Fats, Oils and Grease, commonly referred to as FOG, damage the City's sanitary sewer system. When FOG enters into the sewer system, it can have drastic impacts on the system such as sanitary sewer overflows, line backups, pump station complications, and treatment plant issues. Due to the continued FOG related issues in the City’s system, the City of Coos Bay has implemented rules in the Municipal Code to help minimize FOG discharge into the sanitary sewer system. The state plumbing code already has provisions directed to installing FOG pretreatment devices, but this City code is in place to ensure that the devices are installed, maintained and operating in an effective manner.

Food service establishments and manufacturing facilities are the businesses most impacted. The rules require establishments to implement FOG program Kitchen Best Management Practices, install proper FOG pretreatment devices, and utilize a professional waste hauler to remove the FOG generated at their facility (outdoor device minimum cleaning of every 90 days, indoor device minimum cleaning of every 30 days). Additionally annual inspections will occur to ensure that the businesses are complying with the municipal code.

Below are templates and information for implementing a proper FOG Management Program in your business:

• FOG Kitchen Best Management Plan Guide
• FOG Kitchen Best Management Plan Template
• FOG Pretreatment Device Maintenance Log
• FOG Private Pump Station Maintenance Log
• FOG Private Pump Station Signage Template
• FOG Waste Hauler Disposal Manifest Form
• FOG Waste Reduction Plan Template
• FOG Variance Request Form

If a food service establishment or manufacturing facility does not have a pretreatment device, the City may have funding available to help with the cost . Please contact the Environmental Specialist for additional information and a funding application.

• FOG Pretreatment Device Funding Application

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