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It’s a Toilet not a Trash Can
Flushing household waste can cause clogged piped and backups into your home, business, or the environment. The only items you should flush include toilet paper, urine, and human feces. Below is a list of commonly flushed items that can lead to clogs and backups. Never flush or pour the following items into the drain.
Things Not to Flush
Personal
- Baby wipes
- Condoms
- Cotton swabs
- Diapers
- Dental floss
- "Flushable wipes"
- Menstrual products
Medical
- Needles
- Medication
- Band aids
- Vitamins
Household
- Cigarettes
- Cloth towels
- Kitty litter
- Napkins
- Paper towels
- Plastic
- Swept hair
- Wrappers
Did You Know?
Even if a product says that it is “flushable”, this does not mean that it is safe for a septic tank or sewer system. Many of these products, such as “flushable” wipes or kitty litter, do not dissolve or break down which may result in a backup into your home, business, or environment. “Flushable” items should always be placed in the trash.