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Guilford County Solid Waste Management Plan

Guilford County Solid Waste Plan Guilford County is again working to update its solid waste management plan. The final plan document must be adopted by the cities, towns and the County and be submitted to the state by June 30, 2009. Your input is strongly encouraged, and will be considered in the development of the 2009 plan update. If you would like to make comments on the plan or on solid waste issues or concerns, please click here. If you would like to fill out a brief questionnaire involving solid waste issues, please click here. Overview of the plan.

HIGH POINT RECYCLING

recycle Recycling saves valuable landfill space. It reduces air and water pollution.
It protects our natural resources. It's quick and easy!
For information regarding recycling in High Point, please call the Customer Service Phone Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 336-883-3111, TDD 336-883-8517 or click the link to Recycling.

GARBAGE SERVICE INFORMATION

Your garbage and recyclables collection day is scheduled based upon the the location of your residence. You may click on this map link to view your location in relation the collection day. Please note that the collection schedule is subject to change during observed holidays. Refer back to the City of High Point website for updates.
You may also view the collection schedule for information. If you need additional information, please call the Customer Service Phone Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 336-883-3111, TDD 336-883-8517.

Landscape Irrigation Contractor License

North Carolina recently enacted licensure law, no person shall engage in the practice of irrigation construction or contracting, use the designation 'irrigation contractor,' or advertise using any title or description that implies licensure as an irrigation contractor unless the person is licensed as an irrigation contractor. All landscape irrigation construction or contracting performed by an individual, partnership, association, corporation, firm, or other group shall be under the direct supervision of an individual licensed by the North Carolina Irrigation Contractors' Licensing Board. (see details)

What is FOG?
Where Does It Go?

Fats, oils and greases (FOG) in sewer lines are bad for the residents of High Point and the City alike. When the FOG is mixed with hot water, it flows with little problem. However, when that water cools the FOG starts hardening and sticks to the sewer lines. When enough builds up over time, the lines get blocked resulting in nasty sewer spills. These spills can erupt at anytime and anywhere there is a sewer line. If the problem is a grease blockage in your home, you also have the plumber's bill to look forward to. The only way to prevent this from happening is to keep the fats, oils and grease OUT OF THE SEWER LINES!

You can make a difference!

It is good for you, the community and good for the environment. Encourage your friends and neighbors to keep fats, oils, and greases out of the sewers by following the best management practices listed. The best way to encourage them is to start using them in your own home.

Things you can do to help...

Put oil and grease in covered containers do not put oil and grease down the drain.
Avoid using the garbage disposal excessively, and do not put food scraps down the drain, scrape down the drain. Scrape food scraps from dishes into the garbage.
Dry-Wipe" grease and oil from dishes and cookware and dispose of it in the garbage.
Do not rinse with hot water.
Cover sink drain with catch basket, and dispose of contents in the garbage.
Small amounts of used cooking oil should be reused as much as possible, then poured into a disposable container.
Large amounts of used cooking oil should be contained and recycled through a local "recycler" or "rendering company."

Educate your friends and favorite businesses about how to help!

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs) FOR FATS, OILS AND GREASE

BMP's	REASON FOR	BENEFITS
Train all staff on BMPs.	People are more willing to support an effort if they understand its basis.	Trained staff will be more likely to imple-ment BMPs and work to reduce grease discharges to the sewer.
Post "No Grease" signs above sinks and on the front of dish-washers.	Signs serve as a constant reminder for staff working In kitchens.	Reminders help minimize grease dis-charge to the sewer or grease removal device.
Check grease interceptor solids depth routinely. The combined thickness of the floating grease and the bottom solids should not be more than 25% of the total Interceptor depth.	Grease Interceptor will not meet per-formance standards when solids and floating grease levels exceed 25%.	This will keep grease interceptor working at peak performance.
Collect and recycle waste cooking oil.	These actions reduce grease loading on grease removal devices and the sewer.	This will reduce cleaning frequency and maintenance costs for grease removal devices and reduce the amount of grease entering the drain.
"Dry wipe" pots, pans, and kitchen equipment, before cleaning.	"Dry wiping" will reduce the grease loading on grease removal devices and the sewer.	This will reduce cleaning frequency and maintenance costs for grease removal devices and reduce the amount of grease entering the drain.
Maintain a routine grease trap cleaning schedule.	If grease traps are not routinely cleaned, they do not work properly and do not prevent grease from entering the sewer. If the grease trap Is not providing adequate protection, a grease interceptor may be required.	This reduces amount of grease entering the drain and protects sewers from grease blockages and overflows.
Use absorbent paper under fryer baskets.	This reduces the amount of grease during cleanup.	This reduces amount of grease entering the drain and protects sewers from grease blockages and overflows.
Use absorbents such as cat litter or paper towels to pick up oil and grease spills before mopping.	Decreases the amount of grease that will be put down the drain.	This reduces amount of grease entering the drain and protects sewers from grease blockages and overflows.
Do not use emulsifiers or solvents other than typical dishwashing detergents.	Emulsifiers and solvents will break down grease causing a problem In the sewer downstream.	Allows for proper removal of grease.