BRADENTON, Fla. - Mop heads, toys and candy wrappers. These are just some of the items that are being found where they shouldn't. That's because they're being flushed down toilets in Bradenton.

These everyday items can cause big problems, from backups to breaks in the system, which can cause wastewater spills.

FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon got a look at what's being flushed down the city's pipes and how you can help.

At Bradenton's Water Reclamation Facility, a bar screen pulls items that are being flushed down the toilet.

"It's makeup, hair, wigs, dentures. It’s a lot of stuff," said Donald DeMonia, the city's construction manager.

DeMonia and crews frequently find small toys, diapers and even cans of pet food.

These items cause backups, breaks and lead to costly repairs.

"When you di

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