Question about septic systems

[Homercidal]

do americans really throw sanitary towels and tampons in the toilet?

And i thought those waste-disposal systems were weird.....

To be honest, I never thought we did, but I'll check with the family. I think they usually wrap the thing in the next wrapper and toss in the trash.

I know we buy flushable wipes. I'm expecting to have to pay for cleaning them out eventually, but they say "Flushable" and we're on the sewer system, so...

 

[Kharnynb]

flushable wipes are a nasty nasty problem, especially in older sewer systems, where they cause a lot of extra work for the city...I think they should just be banned and using bidet/bidet hose instead if you want your behind to be clean.

 

[sensortech]

I have a family of 4 and have mine pumped every 3 years. We have a garbage disposer but try not to put too much food down it. One thing I heard was a definite no-no, and haven't seen here is egg shells. Those always go in the trash.