Flushed Sanitary Products Are a Huge Problem

Recent reporting from NHS Trusts has highlighted the huge problem of toilet blockages caused by flushing sanitary pads and products down the toilet.

Sanitary waste does not disintegrate or break down at all. That means:

Toilets blocked and plumber call-out costs
Plastic pollution in the water systems
Contaminated water streams
Worst of all, huge sewer fatbergs

Stop Flushing Money Away!

UK businesses are literally flushing money away without realising it. The NHS Trusts found that their hospitals and large public buildings were reporting thousands of pounds spent clearing blockages caused by:

Sanitary towels
Tampons
Wet wipes
Paper towels
Excessive toilet paper

Even “flushable” products often don’t break down quickly enough for commercial drainage systems.

For businesses, blocked toilets mean:

Emergency call-out charges
Staff downtime
Customer dissatisfaction
Reputational damage
Potential health & safety risks

Sanitary Waste and the Environment

Wet wipes and sanitary products combined with grease create the most disgusting and damaging sewer blockages, known as fatbergs.

These have a major impact on the environment and contribute to pollution in our rivers and water courses. Thousands of properties suffer sewer flooding every year in the UK leading to costly clean-up bills and increased insurance costs.

That is why it is a legal requirement to dispose of sanitary waste in a sanitary bin that is serviced by a registered waste disposal company.

Care about the environment, care about disposing sanitary waste properly.

The Real Cost of “Cheap” Washroom Services

A low-cost sanitary service contract might look appealing on paper.

But compare that to:

£250–£600 emergency drainage call-outs
Internal maintenance team time
Lost productivity
Brand damage

Suddenly the “cheap” provider isn’t cheap anymore.

Preventative servicing is almost always cheaper than reactive repairs.

How Anway Helps Clients Save Money (Not Just Manage Waste)

At Anway Washrooms, we focus on:

1. Right-Sized Servicing

We assess footfall and usage — not just install bins and walk away.

2. Reliable, Scheduled Collection

No missed visits. No overflowing units.

3. Cost Transparency

No hidden charges. No unnecessary upselling.

4. Sustainable Disposal Routes

Helping clients reduce environmental impact while remaining compliant.

5. Waste Audits

We identify where misuse is happening — and fix it before it becomes expensive.

The result?

Fewer blockages
Lower reactive maintenance costs
Reduced environmental footprint
Predictable monthly budgeting

Contact Us for a Quote Today!

At Anway Washroom Ltd, we’re Environment Agency certified and proud to support businesses both locally across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Barnsley, the wider East Midlands, and South Yorkshire, and nationally throughout the UK.

We take care of the details so you can focus on running your business. Get a free site visit from our certified team — call 0114 248 7649 or message us online.