Do not flush oil or tissue paper down the sewer!

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Page ID 1005193 Update Date Reiwa 6, December 16

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If you pour oil, food waste, tissue paper, and other items down the sewer, it can clog the drainage pipes, making the kitchen, toilet, and bathroom unusable, and can also cause unpleasant odors.

  • Used oil, mayonnaise, and similar substances should not be poured down the drain. Instead, absorb them with newspaper or similar materials and dispose of them as "burnable waste."
  • Wipe off any oil or mayonnaise on the dishes before washing them.
  • Use a drainage bag in the triangular corner of the sink and avoid flushing garbage down the drain.
  • Do not flush anything other than toilet paper, as it can cause clogs.
Photo: Clogged public sewer pipe (public sewage manhole)
Public sewage manholes clogged due to oil and tissue paper
Photo: Inside of a clogged public sewer pipe
The interior of public sewer pipes contaminated with oil and tissue paper.

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Inagi City Urban Environment Management Department Sewerage Division
〒206-8601 Tokyo, Inagi City, Higashi-Naganuma 2111
Phone number: 042-378-2111 Fax number: 042-378-9719
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