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RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICE What’s the problem? Food establishments can harm the environment if they are not careful with disposal and cleanup procedures. When food waste is handled carelessly fats, oils, grease, detergents, cleaners, and other chemicals can enter the storm system, which is illegal. You need to prevent polluted water from entering storm drains. Water that enters a storm drain is not treated or cleaned before entering our rivers. Public Works Department For more information go to: kalispell.com/465/Stormwater 1 3 4 2 Grease & Oil Install a grease trap or interceptor Inspect, clean, and pump grease traps regularly Never dump grease in a floor or storm drain Keep grease bins covered and contained and recycle regularly Proper Cleaning Clean floor mats, filters, and gar- bage cans in a mop sink, wash rack or floor drain connected to a grease trap and the sanitary sew- er Don’t wash them outside Mop Buckets & Sinks Always empty wash water into a janitorial or mop sink Never empty a mop bucket outside or where it can drain into a storm drain Garbage Dumpsters Keep garbage areas clean and lids closed Keep liquids our of dumpsters and dry trash compactors Regularly clean compactor door seals to prevent leaks If a leak occurs, call the servicer immediately Photo by Steve Muller