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Defend Your Drains @DefendYourDrain

Defend Your Drains is a Dallas Water Utilities outreach and education program to keep our sewers free of wipes, paper towels and other damaging wastes.

Joined January 2016
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To protect our environment, never dump wastewater or greasy water outdoors or into the street. Let’s keep our waterways clean!
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Many people don't realize dental floss is made of nylon or teflon, meaning it never dissolves. When flushed, it twists through the pipes like a net, catching other debris. This web leads to severe blockages. Always dispose of your floss in the trash to protect your home's drains.
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Storm drains on your street are completely separate from your indoor plumbing. Water from inside your home goes to a treatment plant, but storm drain runoff flows straight into local creeks, lakes, and rivers—without any filtering.
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Got household chemicals you need to get rid of?
Dallas Water Utilities graphic showing several used paint cans stacked together. Text reads: “Take leftover paint to the home collection center.” The Dallas Water Utilities logo appears at the top, with the website “www.defendyourdrains.com”⁠ displayed at the bottom alongside the Defend Your Drains and Cease the Grease logos.

ALT Dallas Water Utilities graphic showing several used paint cans stacked together. Text reads: “Take leftover paint to the home collection center.” The Dallas Water Utilities logo appears at the top, with the website “www.defendyourdrains.com”⁠ displayed at the bottom alongside the Defend Your Drains and Cease the Grease logos.
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Think wet wipes are safe to flush? Think again! Even if the package says they are, they don’t break down like toilet paper and can cause massive clogs. Do yourself a favor and toss them in the trash instead of the toilet.
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Swing by your local Dallas Public Library and pick up your FREE grease bags! Protecting our community starts right at home. Visit defendyourdrains.com for helpful tips and resources on keeping our drains clean and clog‑free.
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That grease in your pan might look like a liquid now, but once it hits your pipes, it turns into a solid once cooled down. #DefendYourDrains #CeaseTheGrease
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Proper disposal of medicine isn't just about a clean cabinet, it's about protecting our environment and the community. Go to bit.ly/WalgreensMedDisposal to find the nearest medicine disposal kiosk.
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What can you do instead: Cool it: Let the grease solidify or the oil cool. Can it: Scrape it into a sealable container. Trash or Recycle it: Put it in the trash can or bring it to one of our recycling locations!
Photo of chicken getting fried in cooking oil with a caption saying "Never pour oils or grease down the drain" with link to www.defendyourdrain.com

ALT Photo of chicken getting fried in cooking oil with a caption saying "Never pour oils or grease down the drain" with link to www.defendyourdrain.com
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By recycling your cooking oil, you aren’t just saving your pipes, you’re helping create clean energy. 📍Find a drop-off location near you: defendyourdrains.com
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Let's work together to protect our environment and our pipes! Learn more at: defendyourdrains.com
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Cool it down: Let your used oil reach room temperature. Seal it up: Pour it into a sturdy, leak-proof & chemical free container. Drop it off: Bring it to our designated recycling cages, and we’ll handle the rest! 📍Go to defendyourdrains.com to find the nearest cage to you.
Photo of a drop-off cage at a recreational center with a message saying "come drop off some cooking oil"

ALT Photo of a drop-off cage at a recreational center with a message saying "come drop off some cooking oil"

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Avoid a plumbing nightmare! Your drains aren't built for trash. Keep them healthy and clog free by using the trash can, not the toilet. Visit defendyourdrains.com to see how the process works.
Photo of paper towels on a countertop. With a message saying Never use paper towels as toilet paper!

ALT Photo of paper towels on a countertop. With a message saying Never use paper towels as toilet paper!
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We’d love to recycle your cooking oil. Visit defendyourdrains.com to find your closest drop-off location.
Photo of reunion tower with the city skyline in the background. Text linking you to www.DefendYourDrains.com to find your closest drop-off location for cook oil.

ALT Photo of reunion tower with the city skyline in the background. Text linking you to www.DefendYourDrains.com to find your closest drop-off location for cook oil.

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We are currently at the Dallas Trash Off, collecting some cooking oil. This event also takes bulk trash, furniture, tires, electronic, BOPA, and documents. Where to find it: J. L. Long Middel School 116 Reiger Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214 May 9th 7am-11am
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Never pour paint or chemicals down the drain. They can clog your pipes and harm our waterways. Dispose of them properly to protect your home and the environment.
Image with photos of paints and buckets filled with chemicals. Next to the photos, there is text informing people to safely dispose of chemicals and paints at the hazardous waste center. It's free for all Dallas residents, and you have to bring your driver's license and utility bill.

ALT Image with photos of paints and buckets filled with chemicals. Next to the photos, there is text informing people to safely dispose of chemicals and paints at the hazardous waste center. It's free for all Dallas residents, and you have to bring your driver's license and utility bill.
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Pipes can be clogged by all kind of sneaky offenders, from tiny objects to stubborn grease. Learn how to protect your drain and keep them flowing smoothly. Visit defendyourdrains.com for tips and advice on prevention.
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Your drain isn’t a trash can, so let’s do our part to keep it healthy.
Graphic of a person rinsing a razor in a sink with text to the right of it saying, "Did you know? "Preventing hair down the drain is more cost effective than dealing with a clog" then a link at the bottom saying www.defendyourdrains.com

ALT Graphic of a person rinsing a razor in a sink with text to the right of it saying, "Did you know? "Preventing hair down the drain is more cost effective than dealing with a clog" then a link at the bottom saying www.defendyourdrains.com
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Let’s protect our drains and environment by recycling or reusing cooking oil. Visit defendyourdrains.com to find the nearest drop-off location. #DefendYourDrains #CeaseTheGrease
Image of food being fried in a pot with a message saying to reuse & recycle cooking oil at any Dallas drop off locations. You can find more information at www.defendyourdrains.com

ALT Image of food being fried in a pot with a message saying to reuse & recycle cooking oil at any Dallas drop off locations. You can find more information at www.defendyourdrains.com
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Grease liquifies when heated up, so it might seem fine to pour it down the drain. However, it will harden up once it cools down. Always toss grease in the trash instead of the sink. For more information, visit defendyourdrains.com
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