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To flush or not to flush

Most things should not be flushed down toilets or drains – including tissues, cotton swabs, floss, diapers, feminine hygiene products, coffee grounds, cat litter, wipes, household cleaners, cigarette butts, and drugs.

To prevent wastewater issues in your home and community, use these tips and dispose of things the right way.

• Fats, oils and grease: Bring these to a transfer station or food scrap drop-off’s food waste bins, or work with a food scrap hauler that accepts fats, oils and grease.

• Food waste and organics like coffee grounds: Compost at a drop-off center, at home or hire a food scrap hauler. Remember to also follow bear-friendly composting practices.

• Hazardous waste labeled toxic, hazardous, poisonous, reactive, corrosive or flammable: Bring to a household hazardous waste collection facility or event.

• Solid waste like “flushable” wipes, pet waste and cigarette butts: Put in the trash.

• Medicine, vitamins and pills: Drop them off at your local pharmacy or police station.

Source: The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation