Bathroom ruling
Can razor blades go down the drain?
Absolutely not. The plumbing is not a sharps container.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalNo
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
A blade can injure household members, plumbers and wastewater workers and may lodge unpredictably in a trap.
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Do this instead
Use a puncture-resistant blade bank or approved sharps container and follow local disposal rules.
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Already did it?
Do not reach into a drain or disposal to retrieve it. Keep people away from the fixture and contact a plumber or local wastewater authority for safe removal guidance.