ABCinChina Posted February 17, 2009 at 02:38 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 02:38 AM Everything that is small enough to be flushed and is semi-organic! Once, I received an order of beef with bones (in chunks) that was deemed to be stinky by the GF. Then I went to flush it all and after I pressed the flush button, I immediately got yelled at. I've always thought that China is just like the US in that there are sewage processing plants that separate the waste from organics to non-organics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted February 17, 2009 at 03:08 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 03:08 AM Yes, because China and the US are alike in so many ways, especially in the areas of key infrastructure like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heifeng Posted February 17, 2009 at 04:16 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 04:16 AM I learned to flush edibles down the toilet to keep the rats well-fed. Otherwise they leave little wet footprints on their way to the kitchen. 'This made my day by the way. Ok, (at my old apt) if i ever actually entered the restroom w/ a cup of tea in hand rather than tossing the leaves in the toilet I'd just dump them in my hand over the sink first and probably just toss them in the bin by the toilet instead for 2 reasons: 1) they don't always flush down right away 2) don't want to risk any splash back into my mug. If I was out and about and had my thermos w/ me I'd just dump the water and everything into a garbage can or potted plant and run. Splash back from restrooms, even sinks frightens me...ewww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlaing Posted February 17, 2009 at 05:38 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 05:38 AM In nanjing there are quite a few places where flushing toilet paper can be a problem. I think for older apartments located on the 6th and 7th floors there is less water pressure at that could be the reason for not flushing the toilet paper. It's annoying but like anything in China, after awhile you get used to it and it becomes normal. have fun, Simon:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABCinChina Posted February 17, 2009 at 05:52 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 05:52 AM Some of you guys must be living in the ghetto! There's just no way that flushing toilet paper down the toilet will lead to blockage or that food down the toilet will = rats coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted February 17, 2009 at 06:07 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 06:07 AM Some of you guys must be living in the ghetto!Public Health - Seattle & King County - http://toiletratproof.com/'>Rats live in sewers and can follow the food in pipes up to your toilet.See also: http://toiletratproof.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougou Posted February 17, 2009 at 06:09 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 06:09 AM Are you giving Seattle as proof for or against ghettos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted February 17, 2009 at 06:13 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 06:13 AM From Imron's link If you find a rat in your toilet, flush it! If you can flush rodents I guess tea leaves are fine. I'm going to rename this topic, as 'toilet tea' doesn't really cover it any more. God knows what I should call it though . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randall_flagg Posted February 17, 2009 at 07:37 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 07:37 AM I think for older apartments located on the 6th and 7th floors there is less water pressure at that could be the reason for not flushing the toilet paper. I don't really understand this one. Once the toilet has recharged and the flushing tank is filled with water, there should be no difference whatsoever. I flush food waste down the toilet as well in China. It beats having the leftover 锅包肉 sitting on the side walk in the sun for a day or so! Now, if there were better garbage disposal I might change my mind. I'm not afraid of the "back-splash" onto my plate: I learned and now close the lid before flushing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted February 17, 2009 at 07:45 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 07:45 AM That's just sick. I'm genuinely disgusted at the thought. Leaving 锅包肉 unfinished . . . I've got to admit, although certain stuff - left over noodles, tea leaves - will go down the toilet, I would never think of putting actual leftover food in there. Does make sense though, and I'll certainly look into this possibility next time I have any food I don't want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM Sorry guys a bit of thread-jack... my toilet isn't clogged (thankfully) but my shower-drain is. Has anyone found a "gel" type de-clogger (such as "Liquid Drano" or "Liquid Plumber") in China esp. in Beijing? I used the "Mr. Muscle" brand liquid de-clogger found at my local supermarket, but it's not thick enough (liquid vs. gel) or strong enough to break through the clog. The powder kind just made a mess and didn't help any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted February 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM This thread is a bit relevant -> http://www.chinese-forums.com/index.php?/topic/26-traditional-vs-simplified-characters643 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiwang Posted February 17, 2009 at 01:04 PM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 01:04 PM Hey, isn't there supposed to be some kind of water shortage here in China? For the larger tea leaves, I usually just throw them in the sink. In the morning when the leaves have dried out, I throw them in the trash. Note: This only works if there aren't any GFs or SOs around to complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lu Posted February 17, 2009 at 04:08 PM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 04:08 PM For tea leaves, I always put a little water in the cup, swirl, and throw it in the trash. I never flush leftovers through the toilet, just seems wrong to take food into the bathroom to me. But maybe that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhchao Posted February 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM This thread reminds me of a movie I saw long ago where a kid flushed a tiny baby alligator into the toilet. The alligator grew up inside the sewers feeding on sewage. Once grown up, it found its way out and embarked on a human-eating rampage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted February 18, 2009 at 01:44 AM Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 at 01:44 AM Some of you guys must be living in the ghetto! There's just no way that flushing toilet paper down the toilet will lead to blockage It certainly did in one hotel in Luoyang I was staying at. The thing was blocked beyond recognition! But there were other things wrong with that hotel. Actually, everything was wrong with that hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meng Lelan Posted February 18, 2009 at 04:23 AM Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 at 04:23 AM This is quite some toilet thread. When I was living in the students dormitory in China the toilets always had a sign saying not to flush waste paper down the toilet, there was a trash can provided for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameproof Posted February 19, 2009 at 06:29 AM Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 at 06:29 AM My tea leaves go into the litter bin. Talking about litter bins, to my mainland associates, which do visit our Hong Kong office once in a while. .... used toilet paper should be flushed down the toilet and NOT put into the litter bin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianlondon Posted February 19, 2009 at 02:20 PM Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 at 02:20 PM I pour my tealeaves (and any left-over tea) around pot plants. I read somewhere, or someone told me, that it's good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbradfor Posted February 19, 2009 at 03:06 PM Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 at 03:06 PM "pot plants" or "potted plants"? You might have reveled a bit too much about yourself that might also interest the police.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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