BE SEPTICSMART PROTECT YOUR PIPES DO NOT FLUSH The following cannot be flushed down the toilet as they can clog pipes and/or damage septic systems. Paper towels Cigarette butts Disposable diapers Wipes (Baby or flushable) Feminine hygiene products Plastics Medications Dental floss Cotton (Cotton swabs or balls) Dispose of these items in the trash. Toxic Substances U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TM 830-H-180-02 | August 2018 Organization logo placeholder