Can’t stop, won’t stop: Metro Vancouver’s “Pee and Poo” are going on a summer tour

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Can’t stop, won’t stop: Metro Vancouver’s “Pee and Poo” are going on a summer tour

May 14, 2019

Pee and Poo – Metro Vancouver’s beloved Unflushable’s campaign mascots – are going on a summer tour.

They took the Lower Mainland by storm this week during the Unflushables campaign launch at Waterfront SkyTrain Station on Monday, April 29. Now, the dynamic toilet duo are set to spread their flush-worthy knowledge throughout the region as they embark on a multi-stop tour.

pee and poo summer tour — Metro Vancouver / Facebook

While Pee and Poo are expected to make eight stops on their tour, only three venues have been confirmed so far. In addition, they may make additional appearances through the summer outside of the tour.

Unflushables: Pee and Pee Spring/Summer Tour

Richmond Public Works Open House – May 11
Surrey Doors Open – June 8
Coquitlam Canada Day Celebration (Green Street) – July 1
TBD

What can’t be flushed and why

Flushing these items down the toilet causes problems for our wastewater system and our environment.

Wipes, paper towels, hair, floss, tampons and applicators, condoms in garbage.

These products don’t break down quickly enough in the wastewater system (or at all) and can end up clogging our sewers and your pipes. Even if they say they’re flushable, these products go in the garbage.

It costs Metro Vancouver at least $100,000 every year to de-clog regional pump stations, and hundreds of thousands on top of that to replace damaged equipment. Municipalities also face additional costs to address issues in their sewer systems.

WHAT IF THE LABEL SAYS ‘FLUSHABLE’?

Products that say they’re flushable – like tampons and wipes – may make it down your toilet, but they might not make it through the sewer. There are currently no regulations to specify which products can be labelled “flushable”. Cities around the world are developing standards to more accurately label whether or not products are truly flushable. For now, put them in the trash.

HOW TO DISPOSE OF EXPIRED MEDICATIONS

Medications are not fully removed in the wastewater treatment process and some chemicals may end up in our environment. Keep these pollutants out of our waterways: dispose of expired medications by taking them back to a local pharmacy. Find a pharmacy near you.