Holiday Grease Roundup Opens 68 Collection Sites

North Central Texas Council of Governments launches its 13th annual program to keep cooking oil and grease out of sewer systems.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy

Holiday Grease Roundup Opens 68 Collection Sites

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Do you plan to drop off used cooking grease at a recycling site this season?

The North Central Texas Council of Governments has launched the Holiday Grease Roundup, offering 68 free collection sites across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The recycling program runs through January 31, 2027.

Why it matters

Fats, oils and grease harden inside pipes and can cause blockages that lead to sewer overflows affecting streets, neighborhoods and waterways. Recycling used cooking oil and grease helps prevent those disruptions across North Texas.

Participating communities collected 8,519 gallons during the 2025 campaign, part of nearly 68,000 gallons gathered since 2014. The 2026 campaign total has not yet been reported.

The players

North Central Texas Council of Governments

A regional planning organization that coordinates local governments across the North Texas area on transportation, environmental and public service initiatives.

The details

Residents can drop off used cooking oil and grease at any of the 68 free sites operated with 49 municipal, county and water district partners. Collected materials are recycled into products including alternative fuels.

2014: The Holiday Grease Roundup program began.
2025: Participating communities collected 8,519 gallons during the campaign.
January 31, 2027: The recycling program ends.

Philanthropy Context

The program has run for 13 years through a regional partnership model that pools 49 municipal, county and water district partners. Its continuity places it among long-running public recycling efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Households in the Dallas-Fort Worth area can drop used cooking oil and grease at any of 68 free sites instead of pouring it down drains. Keeping grease out of pipes helps prevent clogs and sewer backups at home.

The takeaway

Pouring cooking grease down the drain is one of the most common causes of sewer blockages, and free drop-off sites make proper disposal simple. Cooling used oil and saving it in a sealed container before dropping it off keeps home plumbing and local waterways protected.