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What is the Best Way to Dispose of Condoms?[December 13th, 2006]My girlfriend and I use condoms for contraception and both enjoy sex using them. When through I flush the rubbers down the toilet in her apartment. She is afraid it will cause problems. Need she worry? Flushing condoms in the toilet is not recommended as they may cause blockages in the sewage system, pollution, as well as health and safety concerns. The toilet and sewerage systems were designed to deal with urine, feces and toilet tissue. Other items such as condoms (which are not biodegradable) can clog the pipes and cause flooding within one’s home. These items can also cause a blockage at the filtration plants screens. If there is heavy rainfall, this waste may escape from overflow pipes and end up in rivers and the ocean. This waste is obviously not welcomed sight for beach goers and swimmers and can be dangerous to marine wildlife who can mistake items for food or nesting material. The best way to dispose of condoms is by tying a knot in the condom, wrapping it in tissue or toilet paper, and throwing them in a garbage bin. Seska Lee |
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