Turkey, Trimmings & Proper Grease Disposal

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means kitchens will soon be busy preparing turkey, sides, gravy and all the holiday favorites! Before you start cooking, remember that fats, oils and grease (FOG) should never go down the kitchen drain.

Pouring grease down the sink can cause buildup in pipes, leading to clogs and sewer backups.

The City of Grand Prairie is sharing a few helpful reminders and resources to help residents properly dispose of cooking grease and used cooking oil this holiday season.

Free WaterSmart Funnels

To make grease collection a little easier, the City of Grand Prairie is offering free WaterSmart FOG funnels beginning Nov. 20 through Dec. 30, or while supplies last.

Residents can pick up a funnel at any Grand Prairie city library or at City Hall East, near the water bill payment window. The funnels make it easier to transfer cooled fats, oils and grease into containers for proper disposal.

How to Dispose of Used Cooking Oil

After cooking your holiday feast, let used cooking oil and grease cool before pouring it into a non-leaking container with a lid, such as a rinsed, empty coffee can or milk jug. Never pour fats, oils or grease down your kitchen drain, dishwasher or garbage disposal.

When you're ready to dispose of your used cooking oil, Grand Prairie residents have two convenient options! The City is teaming up with Defend Your Drain North Texas, a program of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), to make proper disposal easier this holiday season.

Holiday Grease Round Up

The Holiday Grease Round Up runs Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. Residents can drop off used cooking oil at the collection station outside the Veterans Center, located at 925 Conover Drive, next to the Grand Prairie Main Library.

The station is available 24 hours a day, making it easy to drop off cooking oil whenever it's convenient.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Residents can also bring eligible household hazardous waste to one of the City's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events hosted by the Public Health & Environmental Quality Department. Registration is required.

The next collection event is Jan. 9, 2027. Additional upcoming dates include:

• Jan. 9, 2027
• March 6, 2027
• June 5, 2027
• Sept. 25, 2027