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What’s the Deal with Period Product Disposal?

November 10, 2023

We’re all too familiar with the overflowing metal disposal bins in public bathroom stalls.

From both a customer and janitorial perspective, the unsanitary current ways of disposal in public restrooms can be truly, well, horrifying. 

Let’s dive into it, shall we? 

Lack of Proper Bins

Inadequate disposal infrastructure in restrooms often means no designated bins for sanitary products. As a result, used tampons and pads end up in the regular trash, exposed to the open air. If bathrooms do grace us with the presence of a bin, it typically has a swinging door with overflowing used tampons and pads that you have to touch. 

Research shows that infectious diseases can live on metal wall boxes for up to 72 hours. I don’t know about you, but this is a risk I’d rather not take. 

Infections and Odor

Unsafely discarded sanitary products can lead to bacterial infections and lingering odors in the restroom. For customers, it’s a downright lousy experience to enter a restroom with an unpleasant smell. For staff, it’s a never-ending battle to maintain a fresh and sanitary atmosphere.

Improper Disposal

Many people simply flush tampons, pads and sanitary products down the toilet, causing clogs and plumbing disasters.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Introducing Aunt Flow’s NEW complete sanitary disposal system! It allows for easy and safe disposal of all your period and incontinence products with access to sanitary disposal bags through our disposal bag dispenser and our touch-free disposal bin for an improved bathroom experience. 

Here’s why EVERY public bathroom stall needs one:

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Promotes Responsible Disposal

Aunt Flow’s disposal system encourages hygienic and responsible disposal, reducing clogged toilets and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, making the restroom environment cleaner and safer for everyone.

Improved Hygiene

Easily accessible disposal bags help increase clean disposal of personal hygiene products, reduce the risk of infections and eliminate unpleasant odors. 

Designated Disposal Bins

Our complete system provides designated touch-free disposal bins for used sanitary products in each stall. Say goodbye to touching those yucky metal bins, and say hello to the beautiful world of automation!

When all of our period product dispensers and disposal products are paired together, it creates a higher standard of hygiene for menstruators AND facilities managers.

Learn more on how we’re tackling the period product disposal nightmare, one stall at a time 🚽

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claire coder,
founder + ceo

Hi! I’m Claire. I founded Aunt Flow after getting my period in public without the supplies needed.

At 18 years old, I dedicated my life to developing a solution to ensure businesses and schools could sustainably provide quality period products, for free, in bathrooms. Our products are made with organic cotton and we are constantly working to reduce our environmental impact! Since 2021, we've donated MILLIONS of period products to menstruators in need. I call this people helping people. PERIOD.®

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