DO'S & DON'TS Do NOT: pour grease, fats and oils from cooking down the drain use the toilet as a wastebasket use the sewer as a means to dispose of food scraps flush interceptor with hot water to clear or clean the interceptor in lieu of pumping out the device DO: scrape excess grease in a container and dispose of it in the garbage Place food scraps in waste containers or garbage bags for disposal with solid wastes, or start a compost pile; promote use of scraping of ware prior to washing Place a wastebasket in the bathroom to dispose of solids wastes. Disposable diapers, condoms, and personal hygiene products do not belong in the sewer system Promote the concept of "3 R's": Reduce, Recycle, Reuse These suggestions can save you money. Most sanitary sewer back-ups occur between the house and the Town's sewer main.