Making trash cans mandatory in women's washroom stalls may prevent disasters in our sewer systems.

The article focuses on the lack of trash cans in women's toilet stalls, particularly in Canada's National Plumbing Code. Topics include the absence of trash cans leading to the improper disposal of menstrual products; the need for updated plumbing codes to include trash cans in toilet stalls; and the importance of public education to prevent the flushing of materials that can cause sewer blockages, such as fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and flushable wipes.