Today in Ocala: Recycle your cooking oil, protect your pipes

OCALA, Fla. — Maybe you fried a turkey over the holidays, or maybe you’re someone who just happens to have a lot of used cooking oil that you don’t know what to do with.

If you’re an Ocala resident, you’re in luck.

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On Monday, City of Ocala Water Resources Department is hosting a cooking oil recycling day.

Officials know that pouring grease down residential drains can lead to pipe problems for homeowners, so they’re providing a means to recycle cooking oil in a way that’s also more environmentally friendly.

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From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can take their oil to the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park, located at 2105 NW 21st Street in Ocala.

Here are the simple steps to take:

• Use a plastic container or jug with a lid
• Pour used, cooled cooking oil into the container
• Bring the full container to the recycling location

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