But many of the wipes don’t break down like toilet paper. Instead, they can end up stuck in pipes, creating massive, messy clumps of congealed grease, fat, and -you guessed it- wipes.

(If they could, they would shout this from the rooftops.) Ahead, find the six items experts say you should never flush or pour down the toilet.

“Part of the problem is a lot of the packaging on wipes says ‘flushable.’ Well sure, they’re flushable. Your child can flush their toy down the toilet, but you shouldn’t. It’s costing ...

Why You Should Never Flush Bathroom Wipes Down the Toilet There is a wide variety of wet wipes—for adults and babies alike—sold at stores everywhere.

But many of the wipes don’t break down like toilet paper. Instead, they can end up stuck in pipes, creating massive, messy clumps of congealed grease, fat, and—you guessed it—wipes.

“Part of the problem is a lot of the packaging on wipes says ‘flushable.’ Well sure, they’re flushable. Your child can flush their toy down the toilet, but you shouldn’t.

The toilet is not a trash can. Fibrous waste (wipes! diapers! tissues!) combines with fats, oils and grease to make “fatbergs,” which solidify and clog pipes. But there’s more: ha… ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Water is reminding people to not flush any baby wipes, diapers, rags, or other items down the toilet, because they are causing clogs in the sewage system all too often.

Toledo is no stranger to sewage issues recently, but the city said the flushing of wipes is compounding problems.

What not to flush down the toilet is a list that should contain more than just "things that are too big." In fact, your home plumbing system is much more sensitive than it looks.

It’s estimated that 1.63 million tons of material will be produced in 2023 for wet wipes.