# Why can't these plumbing/sewage systems handle toilet paper?

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**Created:** [February 22, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-these-plumbing-sewage-systems-handle-toilet-paper/830046 "2019-02-22T22:17:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 25, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-these-plumbing-sewage-systems-handle-toilet-paper/830046/21 "2019-02-25T16:43:06Z")

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> [@UCBearcats](#):
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> Shit covered TP should go in a garbage can in the bathroom?? Wont that cause a major stink to the room and house?

In the Caribbean it’s very common to have a small bin next to the toilet especially in bathrooms at the beach. The fancier beaches have a bathroom attendant who goes into the room before you go in. She (always a she IME) sweeps out any sand, makes sure things are clean, and the bin is empty. I always tip her a dollar or two, even though I’m just going in to pee.

Hotels have “real” sewage systems that allow TP to be flushed.

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