New Castle County’s “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign starts April 8! Residents have until Friday, April 19 to support their local schools by pledging to dispose of used cooking grease properly. The six New Castle County schools that collect the most pledges from their students’ parents will win cash prizes to pay for on-campus tree plantings, stream cleanups, rain barrels, and other cool and educational science projects.
"We’re working
with local schools to educate county residents about simple steps they can take
to protect their own plumbing and the county’s sewer systems," said Daniel
Sullivan with the New Castle Department of Special Services.
The pledge drive will
run from Monday, April 8 to Friday, April 19. When New Castle County residents
sign the online pledge, they can assign their pledge to any public, charter, or
private school in the county. The three public schools and the top three
private schools that collect the most pledges will receive grants that they can
use to pay for on-campus environmental education projects.
Everybody wins when
county residents keep used cooking fats, oils, and grease out of their drains.
Homeowners avoid the risk of clogged pipes, toilet backups, and plumber bills.
The county reduces the bill that taxpayers have to foot to clean out clogged
sewers. With fewer sewer spills, local streams will get cleaner.
"Here’s what
residents should do with their leftover cooking grease," Sullivan said.
"Pour it in can, and throw the can in the trash."
About the New Castle
Department of Special Services
The New Castle County
Department of Special Services is comprised of four divisions that manage
different aspects of all County assets:
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