What Can You Flush?

None of these things break down in the sewer pipes of your home or on the way to the wastewater treatment plant. So what happens when you flush them down the toilet or drain? Since they don't break down, they can tangle and clump together, forming clogs that cause sewage to back up into your home or neighborhood. Defend Your Drains by disposing of these products in the trash (where they belong) before they cause unpleasant and expensive problems.

Things You Should NEVER Flush:

• Wet Wipes  - Even if labeled "flushable" (baby wipes, bathroom wipes, facial or cosmetic wipes, personal hygiene wipes, disinfecting wipes, floor cleaning or dusting wipes and toilet bowl scrub pads)
• Diapers (baby/adult)
• Feminine Hygiene Products (sanitary napkins, tampons)
• Paper Towels (kitchen, industrial)
• Chemicals of Any Kind
• Clothing Items (underwear, shirts, etc)
• Needles/Syringes
• Towels/Rags
• Medical Supply of Any Kind (needles, colostomy bags)
• Fats, Oils & Greases
• Drugs or Pharmaceuticals
• Toys (plastic toys, stuffed animals, balls)
• Anything Radioactive
• Fertilizer, Pesticides, Insecticides, Herbicides
• Cat Litter
• Grass
• Mop Heads. Swifter Mop Pads
• Flammable or Explosive Liquids, Solids or Gases
• Automotive Chemicals: antifreeze, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid
• Personal Care Items (condoms, dental floss, cotton balls, cotton swabs, hair)