The Unflushables

Published on May 11, 2022 in Office of Facilities

Sewers are designed to take away used dirty water from sinks and toilets.  Putting trash down the toilet causes blockages in sewers, damage to the environment, and back-ups in your toilet.

Disposable does not mean flushable

Disposable means “bag it and trash it, don’t flush it!”

THE DO NOT FLUSH ITEMS

  • Baby wipes     
  • Adult wipes
  • Paper Towels
  • Disposable and cloth diapers
  • Feminine products
  • Q-tips
  • Bandages
  • Coffee grounds
  • Rags
  • Syringes
  • Incontinence pads
  • Razors and blades – put these into a rigid container before placing in the trash.
  • Medicines – any unwanted or unused medicines should be transferred to authorized collectors for disposal
  • Toys – supervise children so they don’t try to flush small toys.