Memphis don’t litter! It can go to the river!

How should you properly dispose of chemicals, paint, and oil?

Pet waste can impair our streams and rivers.

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Flushing wipes, paper towels, and similar products down toilets can clog sewers and cause backups and overflows at private homes, businesses, or waste collection and treatment facilities, creating a public health risk.

Improperly disposing of yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches), trash, or other debris near storm drains, in ditches, or on City streets is a big problem. During rain events, storm water runoff carries these pollutants into the nearest storm drain where they can eventually end up in surrounding lakes, rivers, or streams - posing a threat to aquatic life in these waterbodies. These pollutants can clog the City’s storm water drainage system, causing drainage concerns like flooding and property damages.