Residents of Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia: Save your plumbing. Put these clogging criminals in the trash.

Fats, oils, grease

Name:
Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG)

Wanted for:
Conspiracy to Clog in the 1st Degree
Aggravated Sink Stink

Known Aliases/Accomplices:
All compostable food waste, cleaning agents, hazardous materials

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WIPES

Name:
Baby wipes and personal care wipes

Wanted for:
Conspiracy to Clog in the 1st Degree
Voluntary Toilet Trouble

Known aliases/accomplices:
Facial tissues and household cleaning wipes, cotton balls, Q-tips, dental floss, non-flushable paper towels, feminine hygiene products (tampons and sanitary pads).

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MEDICATIONS

Name:
Unwanted medications

Wanted for:
Contaminating waterways in the 1st Degree
Accidental Poisoning in the 3rd Degree

Known Aliases/Accomplices:
Controlled and non-controlled medication, expired medication, unused medication, pills of all sorts.

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Utilities in the metropolitan Washington are shining a light on the culprits responsible for causing trouble in our community’s water infrastructure and connecting you with the information and know-how to save you money and Protect Your Pipes. It's time to take action to stop these clogging criminals in their tracks! In order to preserve the integrity of our wastewater infrastructure and the health of our region's rivers and source water, always make sure to responsibly dispose of these destructive clogging culprits. Learn more at www.protectyourpipes.org.