10 Everyday Items You Should Never Pour Down the Drain

Tobacco butts

The Lasting Impact of Cigarette Butts

Filters contain fibers and chemicals that leach toxins and swell when wet, contributing to drain blockage. They degrade extremely slowly, spreading nicotine and heavy residues.

Discarding them properly or joining cleanup efforts reduces pollution loads and minimizes risk to wildlife and water quality. Never flick or flush them.