Unflushables
Toilets are not Trashcans
Plumbing and wastewater systems are meant to only handle human waste and toilet paper, which quickly break down.
Unflushables…
Various household and personal care products don’t break down when flushed or drained. These unflushables collect in pipes on soapy build-up and deposits of fats, oils, and grease (FOG), leading to sewer blockages and wastewater back-ups. Reduce plumbing issues by disposing all unflushables in the trash and using detergents and soaps as directed.
OCRRA: How do I get rid of…?
Onondaga County’s Resource Recycling Agency (OCRRA) has provided resources for proper disposal methods of common household items.
[Click here for disposal information from OCRRA]
BATHROOM
Cotton Balls
Cotton Swabs
Dental Floss
Hair
Tissues
Paper Towels
ALL WIPES
Baby, personal, cleaning…
should never be flushed.
PERSONAL CARE
Medication
Make-up
Sanitary Pads
Tampons
Diapers
Cologne
After Shave
Lotions
Hair Care
Body Oils
AROUND THE HOUSE
Household Cleaning
Engine Oil
Lawn Care
Pesticides
Animal waste
Cat Litter
Paints
Solvents
Detergents
Soaps