` Call Us Today! (719)-647-9100 Pay Bill Schedule Customer Support Careers Communities Contact Us Selecteer een taal▼ 5 Things to Never Pour Down the Drain Home/Uncategorized/5 Things to Never Pour Down the Drain Previous Next 5 Things to Never Pour Down the Drain A clogged sink or tub drain is one of the most frustrating home problems topped only by a clogged toilet. It always seems to happen at the worst possible moment. Not every plumbing problem can be prevented, but many can by changing our behaviors. There are certain materials that solidify and clog pipes or overwhelm garbage disposals that prevent water from passing through, so if you know which ones they are, you can keep them from going down the drain. We can also do damage that isn’t immediately evident but pollutes our water supplies by pouring toxic chemicals into a septic system or municipal water supply. Those chemicals end up in our groundwater, rivers, and oceans adversely affecting the health of the planet. Below, you can learn about five things to never pour down the drain. Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds like to stick together and form a lump in plumbing pipes that just won’t budge easily. So, even a few grounds every day can begin to add up to a problem. Luckily, coffee grounds have uses around the house and are a great addition to garden compost piles. They add nitrogen that helps break down plant material and boost the performance of the soil. Cooking Grease and Oils You know what happens when animal fat cools—it solidifies. If it’s poured down the drain when that happens, it blocks pipes. Even vegetable oils like olive, corn, and coconut that don’t fully solidify coat pipes and trap other food particles. Allow animal fats to harden and dispose of them in a trash receptacle. Reuse oils when possible or check with your municipality about recycling cooking oil. Rice and Grains When water is added to rice or dry grains, they expand. If you pour them down the sink, they do the same thing and clog the pipe. Add the grains to the compost pile or dispose of them in a garbage bin. Eggshells Eggshells take a very long time to dissolve in water. And, even if they are ground up in a garbage disposal, the membranes can cause clogs to form. The best way to dispose of eggshells is to add them to the compost heap or toss in the trash. Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides While some household cleaning products recommended for cleaning a sink or toilet contain hazardous chemicals, the concentration is low. Most hazardous products like paint thinners, lacquers, or dry cleaning solvents should never be poured down a sink. The same applies to garden pesticides. Contact your local waste management collection center about proper disposal methods as it can vary between locations. Recent Posts 3 Hacks for Leftover Coffee Grounds 5 Things to Never Pour Down the Drain The Best Tips for Being a Good Neighbor How to Rent Storage Space When Moving Tips for Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol Recent Comments Archives November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 July 2019 February 2017 RECENT UPDATES 3 Hacks for Leftover Coffee Grounds November 8, 2021 5 Things to Never Pour Down the Drain November 8, 2021 The Best Tips for Being a Good Neighbor November 8, 2021 We Proudly Accept Office Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm Trucks Run: M-F 5am - 5pm Transfer Station: M-Fri 8am - 5pm Sat 8:00am-4:30pm winter hours Office Phone: 719.647.9100 Transfer Station Phone: 719.924.1884 Fax: 719.546.7925 1401 Quartz st Pueblo, CO 81008 GO GREEN! Sign-Up for Email Billing & Text Notifications Today! SIGN UP! © Copyright 2012 - 2021 | C&C Disposal | All Rights Reserved Facebook Rss Twitter Vimeo Instagram Pinterest Dribbble