Don't put newspaper or plastic bags in portaloos

People using portaloos in Waimakariri District are being advised not to put newspapers or plastic bags into the toilets as this can block suction hoses cleaning sewerage out.

Waimakariri Civil Defence says some people are putting down newspapers before using the toilet while others are putting plastic bags with human waste in into toilets.

“We ask that people avoid doing this so that newspaper and plastic bags doesn’t block up suction hoses,” said Civil Defence controller Nick Harrison.

Any plastic bags with human waste in should be well sealed and put into normal household rubbish bags.