15 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas: Wastewater Approved!

Written by Lacie Wever, HRSD Community Education and Outreach Specialist
Published on December 14, 2021

There is so much buzz and excitement around Christmas time, especially when it comes to Elf on the Shelf. Is your family team Elf on the Shelf?

At HRSD, we’re all about keeping our local waterways clean and ensuring future generations inherit clean waterways. What better way to bring up the conversation about wastewater and water quality than with an elf on the shelf?

We’ve come up with 15 easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas that are wastewater approved!

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with toilet paper:

Remember, only flush the 3 P’s – Toilet Paper, Poop, and Pee

Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper — The elf is all wrapped up

Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper2 — Elf sitting on the toilet, the best seat in the house

Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper3 — King of the toilet throne

Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper5 — Toilet paper towers!

Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper6 — Do you want to build a snowman?

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with water:

Elf on the Shelf Ideas -water — No job too big, no elf too small!

elf on the shelf ideas - gone fishing — Looks like our elf has gone fishing!

elf on the shelf ideas - gone fishing part 2 — This elf can really REEL you in!

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with FOG (fats, oils, and grease):

Remember, FOG will CLOG

elf on the shelf ideas olive oil and butter — Spread the news - oils and butters should never go down the drain

elf on the shelf ideas - ranch — Please romaine calm! Remember, no salad dressing down the drain, please.

elf on the shelf ideas - dessert — Have you cake and eat it too! Remember, no batter down the drain.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas and “What Not to Flush”:

Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper4 — Is this how you do the floss dance? Remember, floss should not be flushed down the toilet

elf on the shelf ideas wipes and sanitizer — Our elf is staying safe with sanitizer, masks, and wipes, but remember never flush wipes down the pipes

what not to flush - whiteboard — Class is in session!

Our Elf on the Shelf’s favorite book: A Poop-Powered Christmas!

elf on the shelf ideas - book — Looks like our elf is booked!

Do you do Elf on the Shelf at your home? Will you use any of these ideas?