1. Can I wash paint brushes out in my sink?

Paint brushes and rollers that contain a small amount of water based paint can be rinsed off in the sink. Oil based paints and paint thinners should not be rinsed off or disposed of down the drain. Left over or unused paints of any type should not be poured down the drain for disposal. For more information on household chemical disposal, please visit the Town’s Garbage and Recycling - Hazardous Waste information.

2. Should I dispose of medicines or prescription drugs in the toilet?

The Town encourages citizens to drop off unused medications and prescription drugs during local medicine take back events rather than disposing of them in the sewer system.  For more information on medicine drop off events in the Town, please contact Lt. Steve Fonke of the Cary Police Department at (919) 462-2002 or visit SafeKids NC Operation Medicine Drop.

3. Can I use a garbage disposal in the Town of Cary?

Yes, garbage disposals are allowed to be installed and used in the Town of Cary. The Town asks citizens to be conscientious with the use of their garbage disposal when disposing of greasy food wastes and not to use the sewer as a trash can.

4. Who do I call if I think the sewer line in front of my house is blocked?

Please contact the Public Works and Utilities Department at (919) 469-4090 or visit the Town’s Sewer Stoppages information

5. Can I drain my swimming pool to the sanitary sewer system?

Swimming pools should not be drained to the sanitary sewer system without obtaining written approval from the Town. Please contact the Pretreatment Division at (919) 319-4564 for more information.

6. What items should not be disposed of in my toilet?
View a list of common items that should not be disposed of in the sewer system.