Let's not have fastest fingers first when flushing things down the drain.

Large or absorbent items (feminine hygiene products, paper towels, baby wipes, clothing, nylons etc.) should not be flushed down the toilet or drain because they can get stuck in the pipe and increase the risk of sewer backups. They can also increase the frequency of repairs which can increase sewer fees.

Medical waste, including needles, should be placed in your black waste cart or taken to a pharmacy for disposal. When flushed down the drain, these items pose a safety hazard to staff who work on the sewer system.

Protect the environment with these tips:

Here are some tips to help you properly dispose of fats, oils and grease:

• Scrape food scraps into a green organics bin, compost bin.
• Pour any unused grease into steel cans, empty coffee can or milk carton – let it harden and throw in the trash.
• Wipe pots, pans and dishes with a dry paper towels before rinsing or washing them, and then throw paper towels in the garbage.
• Rinse dishes and pans with cold water before putting them into the dishwasher.

Remember:

• Don’t pour grease down sink drains or toilets!
• Don’t run water over dishes, pans, fryers or griddles to wash oil and grease down the drain!