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Q What’s an eco-friendly paper is the by 37%, with a 90% reducti on in
paper is the
by 37%, with a 90% reducti on in
only product
collisions involving a fatality.
collisions involving a fatality.
only product
opti on to remove moss
from my roof and walkways? that is
Use baking soda to control moss instead safe to Q I’m frustrated with pet
fl ush. Other
of metal based moss killers, which can fl ush. Other waste in my neighborhood.
items, even
be very toxic to aquati c life. Simply items, even What can I do?
wipes that are
sprinkle a good amount of baking wipes that are Kitsap County Public Works partners
soda over the aff ected area of roof or marketed as fl ushable, can cause with people in the community to
walkway, let it sit for a couple of days clogs in sewer and septi c systems. provide pet waste stati ons in public
unti l the moss starts to change color areas, making it convenient for people
and die, and then scrape or brush off Q I live near a recently to pick up aft er their pets. To those
the moss. This easy completed roundabout. who qualify, we provide a sturdy metal
non-toxic soluti on Why are they becoming so pet waste stati on stocked with waste
can be used on popular in Kitsap County? bags, a sign, and if needed, a waste bin.
most surfaces and Safety is a signifi cant benefi t of a We even provide 500 bags for
won’t hurt your roundabout. Roundabouts reduce each stati on annually.
garden or the confl ict points where accidents can In return, community
confl ict points where accidents can
environment. happen. Due to the curvature partners agree to
happen. Due to the curvature
Q What is the diff erence in of a roundabout, traveling install the stati on,
of a roundabout, traveling
keep it stocked and
speeds are reduced,
speeds are reduced,
fl ushability between toilet
generally to 15-25
bags needed.
paper and Kleenex facial ti ssue? generally to 15-25 provide any additi onal
MPH, which then
MPH, which then
reduces the severity
Facial ti ssues are made with an additi ve reduces the severity Interested in getti ng a
of a collision. Studies
to make them strong and do not break of a collision. Studies stati on? Fill out the short
by the Insurance Insti tute
down as rapidly as toilet paper. Flushing by the Insurance Insti tute applicati on at bitly.com/
for Highway Safety (IIHS)
a single Kleenex is unlikely to cause a for Highway Safety (IIHS) mutt mitt app
found that roundabouts can
problem but can become a bad habit, found that roundabouts can
reduce overall collisions
not to menti on it wastes water. Toilet reduce overall collisions
Use the Trash! Not the Toilet!
These items may be labeled and marketed as “disposable” or even
“fl ushable,” but should not go down the toilet:
• Baby wipes • Personal cleansing cloths
• Mop refi lls • Facial wipes
• Paper towels • Cotton swabs
• Disinfecting wipes • Towelettes

These products clog your septic systems or sewer pipe, leading to
sewer backups. Avoid expensive and time-consuming repairs.

Don’t let wipes and rags become a pain in the drain. Put them in
the trash, not the toilet!

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