Sewer use

You cannot simply throw your waste in your toilet or sink. If you do, it can result in blockages or damage the environment. Below you will find an overview of different types of waste. For more information about what falls under the type of waste and how it should be processed, you can click on the type of waste. Are you unsure about how to process your waste? Then we advise you to consult the waste separation guide .

Chemical products
Never throw chemicals down your toilet or sink. This type of waste falls under small chemical waste (kca). If you do this, they can end up in the groundwater and this is bad for the environment. Therefore, always hand them in at special collection points. Think of certain shops that sell these types of products or the landfill in your municipality. For more information about kca , click here .

Condoms, tampons, etc.
Never throw condoms, sanitary towels, tampons etc. in the toilet after use. This can cause a blockage and they can also end up in nature. Throw this in the designated waste bin.

Food leftovers
It may seem harmless, but when coffee grounds, flour, dough or something similar gets into your pipes, it can have unpleasant consequences. It can build up and cause a blockage. Therefore, always throw these remains in the trash.

(Frying) fat
Never throw oil and fat away in your sink or toilet. For example, do you want to change your frying fat? Then throw the old fat back in the packaging and return it. Click here to see where you can return your old frying fat.

Job leftovers
Never throw DIY waste such as plaster and cement down your sink or toilet. If you do this, it will end up in your drain and when it hardens, it can cause a blockage.

Medicines
When medicines are thrown down the sink or toilet, they can end up in the groundwater. This is harmful to nature and animals. Therefore, return them to your pharmacy, for example.

Solid waste
Never throw cleaning wipes, wet wipes or other solid waste into the toilet after use. This can cause a blockage and can also end up in nature. Throw this in the designated waste bin.

Paint (residues)
Never throw paint or other paint residues in your toilet or sink. This type of waste falls under small chemical waste (kca). If you do this, it can end up in the groundwater and this is bad for the environment. Therefore, always hand these in at special collection points. Think of certain shops that sell these types of products or the landfill in your municipality. For more information about kca , click here .