Fats, Oils and Grease Fee in Effect Oct. 1

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2026) – In an effort to better protect the sewer system, a fats, oils and grease (FOG) fee will apply to food service establishments starting Thursday, Oct. 1. A $10 FOG Program fee will apply to monthly utility bills of customers that have grease control equipment that manages cooking byproducts. 

This board-approved fee will support the FOG Management Program and compliance measures including routine inspections of grease traps and interceptors. 

For more information about the FOG program and ways to manage cooking byproducts, visit www.charlottecountyfl.gov/FOG. 

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