Wipes Belong in the Trash! WIPES TRASH DOING THIS CAUSES THIS AND THIS!!! Wipes that claim to be "flushable" and "sewer safe" in fact are not sewer friendly. Unlike toilet paper, wipes do not break down as they travel through pipes and the public sewer system. Wipes can cause backups in your home plumbing and can cause sewer overflows in the street. Don't flush wipes- Place them in the trash after use! Boston Water and Sewer Commission Wipes Belong in the Trash ! WIPES TRASH DOING THIS CAUSES THIS AND THIS !!! Wipes that claim to be " flushable " and " sewer safe " in fact are not sewer friendly . Unlike toilet paper , wipes do not break down as they travel through pipes and the public sewer system . Wipes can cause backups in your home plumbing and can cause sewer overflows in the street . Don't flush wipes Place them in the trash after use ! Boston Water and Sewer Commission