Friendly Reminders from the County's Wastewater and Waste Collection teams

A friendly reminder to County of Brant residents:

Wipes

Disinfecting wipes are helping people combat spreading germs. Please remember to throw wipes in the trash. Refrain from flushing wipes down the toilet as this can cause blockages and damage to wastewater (sanitary) and septic systems.  

Wipes can cause damage to sewer systems and equipment even if they are labelled "flushable" or "septic-safe".  When a product is labelled 'flushable' it generally means that it will clear your toilet bowl but does not mean it will clear your pipes or break down in the wastewater system and at a wastewater treatment plant.

Toilet paper dissolves easily in the wastewater systems.  However, wipes and paper towels do not.  

For more information, visit: www.brant.ca/en/resident-services/Sanitary-Sewer-Connections.aspx

Waste Collection

The County of Brant waste collection crews continue to pick up blue box material and garbage on the regular schedule. Their efforts on behalf of our community are appreciated more than ever during this time, and we want to keep them healthy.  While crews have their own health and safety procedures in place, they have asked that we take these extra steps to help protect them on the job.

• Ensure used tissues and napkins are placed in the garbage
• Put all garbage in securely tied garbage bags, not loose in garbage cans
• If you are sick, place any item that has come into contact with your mouth, nose or eyes into the garbage. This includes items you would normally put in the blue box, such as water bottles, pop cans, juice boxes, etc.

These steps will help protect the health of crews who handle thousands of bins, bags and boxes each week. We all have a role to play and by working together we can make a difference.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.