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If your litter box is right next to the toilet, you might be tempted to just throw the litter into the bowl and flush it away. You normally shouldn’t, even if you use litter labeled as being flushable. Clay or crystal litter may cause pipe blockages, whereas plant-based litter like tofu, corn, or wheat will break down easily but is still not considered safe for the plumbing, septic tank, and municipal wastewater system. There's also the cat poop itself, which can carry a parasite that wastewater treatment doesn't reliably remove. The safest routine is a sealed bag in the trash. Why Shouldn't You Flush Cat Litter? There are two separate problems. The litter can cause trouble in your pipes, and...