Think at the Sink

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THINK at the SINK

THINK at the SINK promotes better drain care to prevent FROG CLOGS—clogs caused by items that don't dissolve or break down in water. FROG CLOGS can contribute to costly flooding, unpleasant neighborhood sewer overflows, wastewater treatment issues, and unhealthy conditions for our waterways and marine life.

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Free presentations are available for companies, classes, housing complexes, community groups, and other organizations. Learn how everyday drain-care choices can help prevent FROG CLOGS and protect our waterways. Contact Maura Robie, Natural Resource Specialist at maura.robie@comcast.net.

What Are FROG CLOGS?

FROG CLOGS are created when people use sinks, toilets, or catch basins to dispose of items that don't dissolve or break down in water, such as cooking oil, diapers, makeup wipes, paper towels, and more. Clogs may happen immediately, but more often they build invisibly and slowly over time.

You probably know that only rain and snow belong in storm drains, but did you know that only poop, pee, vomit, and toilet paper belong in toilets? Not even tissues!

And when it comes to sinks, only water-soluble liquids should go down the drain. Sink and toilet cleaners are exceptions because they are specially formulated to dissolve. And those products labeled “flushable”? They can be a BIG PROBLEM, too.

That’s why we need to THINK at the SINK!

When in Doubt, Throw It Out

Not sure if something is soluble? WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT—put it in your garbage pail instead.

Keep in mind that chemicals, prescriptions, and hazardous waste require special disposal. These materials require special care to protect our waterways and the environment.

Learn More

Learn more about proper drain care and preventing FROG CLOGS through our THINK at the SINK brochure, available in English and Español.

Presentations are coordinated by the Baker Cove Watershed Committee, a group of volunteers working to reduce pollution in Baker Cove, Birch Plain Creek, and their tributaries.

THINK at the SINK

THINK at the SINK promotes better drain care to prevent FROG CLOGS—clogs caused by items that don't dissolve or break down in water. FROG CLOGS can contribute to costly flooding, unpleasant neighborhood sewer overflows, wastewater treatment issues, and unhealthy conditions for our waterways and marine life.

Bring THINK at the SINK to Your Group

Free presentations are available for companies, classes, housing complexes, community groups, and other organizations. Learn how everyday drain-care choices can help prevent FROG CLOGS and protect our waterways. Contact Maura Robie, Natural Resource Specialist at maura.robie@comcast.net.

What Are FROG CLOGS?

FROG CLOGS are created when people use sinks, toilets, or catch basins to dispose of items that don't dissolve or break down in water, such as cooking oil, diapers, makeup wipes, paper towels, and more. Clogs may happen immediately, but more often they build invisibly and slowly over time.

You probably know that only rain and snow belong in storm drains, but did you know that only poop, pee, vomit, and toilet paper belong in toilets? Not even tissues!

And when it comes to sinks, only water-soluble liquids should go down the drain. Sink and toilet cleaners are exceptions because they are specially formulated to dissolve. And those products labeled “flushable”? They can be a BIG PROBLEM, too.

That’s why we need to THINK at the SINK!

When in Doubt, Throw It Out

Not sure if something is soluble? WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT—put it in your garbage pail instead.

Keep in mind that chemicals, prescriptions, and hazardous waste require special disposal. These materials require special care to protect our waterways and the environment.

Learn More

Learn more about proper drain care and preventing FROG CLOGS through our THINK at the SINK brochure, available in English and Español.

Presentations are coordinated by the Baker Cove Watershed Committee, a group of volunteers working to reduce pollution in Baker Cove, Birch Plain Creek, and their tributaries.

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What do you do with your used cooking oil?

Save it in an old can under the sink until it is full, then throw away
0%
I strain and save it to try to use again for cooking or even as flavoring
18%
I used to throw it down the drain - but won't anymore!
0%
I wait until it cools and scrape into the garbage
82%
Total Votes : 11
Page last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 10:56 AM