How to avoid a clogged toilet
The following items should not be flushed or put down the drain:
Disposable Wipes & Personal Hygiene Items:
This includes baby wipes, personal hygiene wipes, cleaning cloths, pads, tampons (and applicators), dental floss, condoms, mop cloths and mop pads. Even many products labeled as “flushable” may cause clogs.
Cooking Grease:
Grease becomes hard in sewer pipes, causing them to block and overflow sewage into the environment. Wipe up small amounts of grease with a paper towel and put it in your organics/food scraps bin.
Food Scraps:
Food scraps should be put in your organics food scraps bin.
Paint, Oil, Chemicals or Medication:
Find a ‘Take Back’ program; search “Metro Vancouver Recycles”
Hair:
Hair is one of the top clogging agents in our sewers. Who knew?
