Is it OK to flush tampons down the toilet?

Is it OK to flush tampons down the toilet?

“Tampons should not be flushed down a toilet,” a rep for Kimberly-Clark answered. … The Tampax site says, “They are biodegradable in landfills, but flushing is not ideal for tampon disposal. Tampons cannot be processed by wastewater-treatment facilities and they can harm septic systems.

How do you dispose of a tampon without it smelling?

Put the tampon in the garbage at a friend's house. You should avoid putting the tampon in your bag or in your pocket, even if it is wrapped in toilet paper. Tampons can have a strong smell due to the blood and menstrual material on it so you do not want to find a smelly tampon in your bag or in your pocket later.