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Quick-reference: items that should never be flushed If you want a simple mental checklist of things you should never flush, remember these groups: Wipes of any kind (baby wipes, cleaning wipes, makeup wipes), even flushable or plastic-free Sanitary products (tampons, pads, liners), diapers, incontinence pads Cotton items like cotton balls, cotton pads, and cotton swabs/Q-tips Hair and dental floss Paper towels and tissues (including Kleenex-type facial tissues) Food scraps, coffee grounds, rice, pasta, and grease, fats, and oils Cat litter, pet waste, and aquarium gravel Medications, pills, and household chemicals Condoms, masks, gloves, and cigarette butts Small objects like toys, bandages, and plastic wrappers These items that shouldnt be flushed either dont break down in water, are meant to absorb water, or are sticky and insoluble
They come across as, hey, were doing something good for the African American community, when the reality of it is, theyre contributing to the death of the African American community with their products, said Michael Scott of The Center for Black Health & Equity based in Durham, North Carolina
and July 7-10, 2005