Flushable? Think again.

A household item labeled flushable or biodegradable does not mean it should go down the drain! Many household items, even those labeled flushable and biodegradable, do not break down when flushed. These items can become trapped in sewer lines and create significant blockages. They can even damage the pumps used in lift stations and hinder the treatment process at the wastewater treatment plants.

Don’t be a pain on your drain!

The ONLY two flush-friendly items are your contributions and toilet paper; anything else should be disposed of in a waste bin!

THE DIRTY DOZEN - Do not flush the following items:

1. Baby wipes and wipes labeled FLUSHABLE/BIODEGRADABLE
2. Paper towels/tissues
3. Disinfecting wipes and cleaning pads (Lysol, Clorox, Swiffer)
4. Bandages/adhesive backs (dental whitening strips)
5. Sanitary napkins & tampons/feminine care product wrappers
6. Makeup applicators/Q-tips
7. Diapers
8. Absorbent pet pads
9. Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications
10. Condoms and disposable gloves
11. Kitty litter
12. Dental floss

For questions regarding household cleaners and chemicals, we ask that all residents follow the manufacturer's recommendations on the packaging before overutilizing and disposing of these chemicals.