The Hidden Cost of Dumping Oil: How It Affects Orlando’s Budget

Pouring cooking oil down the drain doesn’t just clog pipes—it drains public funds.

Every year, cities like Orlando spend hundreds of thousands of dollars unclogging sewer lines blocked by fats, oils, and grease (FOG)—much of it from used cooking oil dumped down kitchen sinks.

When oil cools inside the pipes, it hardens and mixes with debris, forming solid blockages known as fatbergs. These clogs reduce sewer capacity, cause backups into homes and streets, and damage equipment at wastewater treatment plants.

According to municipal estimates, clearing grease-related clogs and repairing damage costs Orlando’s sewer system over $300,000 annually. That money could be used for parks, education, or public safety—but instead, it goes to cleaning up a preventable mess.

At GreenOil, we offer a smarter solution:

Families collect used oil in provided bottles
Students return them to school
We recycle the oil into biodiesel, reducing waste and emissions
It’s simple. It’s impactful. And it helps redirect city funds to where they’re really needed.

Join the movement. Stop pouring oil down the drain. Let’s protect Orlando—together.