DO NOT FLUSH:

• Baby wipes, paper towels, diapers, and sanitary products. They do not dissolve in water and cause pipe blockages. Throw them in the trash.
• Fats, oils and grease. They will solifidy inside pipes and cause sewer backups. Wait for it to cool, pour into a container and throw it out.
• Medications and vitamins. These enter the water supply and can harm the environment and aquatic life. Dispose of them at a drug take-back site.
• Paint, disinfectants and cleaning products. These chemicals will damage the environment and must be disposed of per hazardous waste guidelines.

Wipe related blockages cost the state of Massachusetts over $10 million EVERY YEAR, according to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.

Click on the images to the left to download the What Not to Flush Brochure. They are also available at your town hall.