What should people NOT be flushing down their toilets or sinks?
• Try to purchase non-toxic alternatives to harsh chemicals for your cleaning needs, use up the entire product and don’t purchase more than what is actually needed. Do not pour unused household chemicals down the drain or into your toilets. • Return unused pharmaceuticals or medications to your pharmacy. Unused pharmaceuticals, medications and other personal care products should not be disposed of down your sink drains or in the toilet. • Fats, oils and grease in the sewer system can block your sewer lateral and may result in expensive repairs to your home. Scrape grease and food scraps off your plates. Use disposable paper towels to wipe up grease and place them in your green bin. Never pour grease down the sink drains or toilets. • Properly dispose of products such as paints, solvents and vehicle fluids. Residents may take these wastes to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 50 Chain Lake Dr., Bayers Lake Business Park. Latex and oil base paints are acceptable at your local
