The City of Redmond advised residents not to pour fats, oils and grease down household drains during the holidays, saying the substances can solidify and lead to significant pipe damage.

An unnamed city announcer explained the risk and offered a practical alternative: "Instead, pour cooled leftover oil into a sealable container and place it in the garbage." The advisory framed the guidance as preventive maintenance for plumbing and municipal systems.

The broadcast did not provide local disposal options such as household hazardous waste drop-off hours or collection details; the announcement was a short public-service advisory.