Prevent costly blockages, nasty smells and sewer flooding.

After cooking up a family roast or having your morning coffee it might be quick to rinse leftover cooking fats or food debris down the sink, but it doesn’t stay liquid for long – solidifying in the pipes and causing a blockage.

Small changes make a big difference. Explore our kitchen tips to protect your pipes, local community and environment – all part of our Just Bin It campaign to prevent blockages and flooding.

Reuse and recycle

• Simply leave leftover cooking oil to cool down, pour into a container and re-use another time.
• Oil can also be frozen, so why not grab a spare ice cube tray and store the left-over oil in your freezer.
• Once cooled, save leftover cooking fat to add extra flavour to crispy roast potatoes, soups and gravy.
   

Just Bin it

• Once cooled, use kitchen roll to wipe leftover fat and grease from cooking pans or trays and then pop it in the bin.
• If you don’t fancy reusing leftover cooking fat, put it into a container to cool and then pop it in the bin. 
   

Love your leftovers

Leftover food can also block pipes, so remember to always scrape your plates into the bin before loading them into your dishwasher or washing them up. A sink strainer can also help stop any food waste accidently going down your sink.

Home composting is a great way to breathe a second life into your food waste and it’s great for your garden soil. Find out more about harnessing the power of natural fertiliser for free.

Other ways to save money

Preventing a costly blocked pipe is just one way to protect your pocket – you can save money by using less water too. From starting your day off with a cuppa or cooking dinner for your family, we use lots of water in our kitchens. Making just a few small swaps to your daily routines to use a little less, can save you money on your water and energy. ​