Residents of Lewisville now have an eco-friendly option for disposing of used cooking oil and grease after the holiday feasts as the city joins the 11th annual North Texas Holiday Grease Roundup. In efforts to prevent sewage problems exacerbated by the fats, oils, and grease typically washed down drains during holiday cooking, locals are encouraged to bring their waste to the Residential Convenience Center at 330 Jones Street, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, according to the City of Lewisville's announcement.
Traditional Thanksgiving foods, like fried turkey and rich buttery dishes, can clog the city's pipes. These blockages can disrupt wastewater flow, leading to overflows and expensive repairs. The Roundup seeks to solve this by properly collecting and disposing of grease and repurposing it into biodiesel or biogas for energy production, benefiting both public utilities and the environment.
Participation in the roundup is more than an act of civic responsibility; it contributes to the city's broader "Sustainability" efforts, outlined in the Lewisville 2025 vision plan. The plan is publicly accessible, allowing residents to see how the grease collection fits into the bigger picture of Lewisville's future, as residents who would like a deeper look into the city's vision can find the details online at the city’s official website.
