Kitzingen starts free collection: new container for food oils!

Von WOM

Kitzingen, Deutschland - Kitzingen has launched an innovative project to promote sustainable disposal of food oils and fats. For over two years, citizens in Kitzingen have been able to hand in their used oils free of charge at the recycling center. In order to make this process even easier, the municipal waste management is now offering free reusable containers that will continue to support the environmental idea and facilitate the collection.

The first thousand reusable tanks are distributed free of charge to households. Every household has the opportunity to get one of these containers. If the demand is higher, additional containers for a deposit of just 2.50 euros can be obtained at the recycling center in the Connekt-Park. People who fry, for example, fry and therefore have a higher need, can easily use several containers. Each container is delivered with an information flyer that provides the most important information for correct use.

Details on the reusable containers

The new collection containers have a capacity of 1.2 liters and offer various advantages: they are leak -proof, odor -tight and withstand temperatures up to 70 degrees Celsius. In the containers, all of the food oils and fats used in the household may be collected, even if they are unrevious, including residues of breading, herbs or cheese tubes. If the container is full, the citizens can dispose of it in one of the food oil tons at the recycling center and receive a clean container for their further collection.

Alternatively, your own containers can also be used as long as they are made of plastic or metal. However, recycling also plays a crucial role in the collection at the recycling center. The collected food oils and fats are picked up, cleaned and prepared by the regional user company "Every drop counts GmbH" in order to produce climate -friendly biofuels as well as electricity and heat. Part of this prepared oils is also used for the production of cleaning agents and cosmetic products.

The separate collection of the oils not only has advantages for the environment, but also prevents costly problems in the sewage systems. Food oils can clog the pipelines and disturb the sewage process in the systems, which is why correct disposal is essential.

What can in the reusable containers?

The following substances may be collected in the new containers:

  • used fried and frying fats as well as dining oils of all kinds
  • oil of inserted dishes (such as sardines, sheep's cheese, pepperoni)
  • margarine
  • spoiled and expired food oils and fats
However, it is important not to put certain materials in the containers, including:

  • mineral, engine and lubrication oils
  • mayonnaisen, salad sauces and dressings
  • food residues and other waste
  • other liquids and chemicals

For questions about the collection of cooking oil and fat, the waste consultants of the district office are available on 09321 928-1234 or by email at waste@kitzingen.de. This project can be seen as a further step into a sustainable future that not only protects the environment, but also offers citizens a simple and effective way to dispose of their food oils and fats.

More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.infranken.de .

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