In the bathroom
There is no substitute for toilet paper! Don’t be tempted to flush alternatives such as wet wipes, tissues, paper towels or rags. These items simply don’t break down easily and may block your sewerage pipes, which could result in a costly plumbing bill. If you do need to use an alternative to toilet paper such as tissues or wet wipes, wrap them in plastic and place them in the bin.
Sewage overflows can be extremely damaging to your property and are expensive to repair. Residents are responsible for the costs of any blockages on their property. If you dispose of things the right way, you’ll reduce the risk of damaging your sewerage pipes, Council’s sewerage network and the environment, as it could impact our waterways. Council spends around $2.4 million every year clearing blocked pipes in the sewerage network.
Remember only toilet paper, pee and poo should go down the loo!
In the kitchen
Collect solid food waste, coffee grinds and tea leaves and put them in the garbage bin or compost.
Place cooking oil, grease or fat in a sealed container and put it in the bin. After cooking, wipe the frying pan with a paper towel and place it in the bin. Never pour any of these items down the sink.
In the garden
Put weed killers, fuels and engine oils in a plastic container and take them to one of our local waste disposal facilities. For information on household chemical drop off days, please see Paint and chemical disposal.
Chemicals that are sprayed or tipped on the ground can be absorbed by household pipes and can affect drinking water.
In the garage and laundry
Chemicals, paint and cleaning products can corrode the pipes on your property and in our network. This can lead to expensive repair bills.
Place unused chemicals, paint and cleaning products in a plastic container and take them to one of our local waste disposal facilities. For information on household chemical drop off days, please see Paint and chemical disposal.
