The Borough of Milton is an active participant in the growing environmental movement toward responsible solid waste management. Curbside recycling is done once a month and a monitored drop off site is located behind the Public Works garage and is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Residents pay $24.00 annually for this service, which also includes annual leaf and Christmas tree pick up as well as brush pick-up. A listing of materials to be recycled and the curbside collection schedule is listed below and is also available at the Borough Office. Jay Bortz, Public Works Director, is the Coordinator of the Recycling Program.
The Drop-off Site is located on Race Street, east of the railroad overpass, behind the Borough Garage, and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Acceptable Curbside Recyclables
Each of the following items MUST be placed in separate containers:
1. Clear Glass Bottles - must be rinsed out and clean. NO LIDS.
2. Brown Glass Bottles - must be rinsed out and clean. NO LIDS.
3. Tin & Bi-Metal Cans - must be rinsed out and clean. NO LIDS.
4. Aluminum Cans - must be rinsed out and clean. NO LIDS.
5. Magazines - must be tied in bundles, in paper bags or buckets only.
No plastic bags or boxes.
6. Computer Paper.
7. Newspapers - must be tied in bundles, in paper bags or buckets only.
No plastic bags or boxes.
Acceptable Drop-Off Site Recyclables
All curbside recyclables listed above.
Corrugated Cardboard.
Green Glass - rinsed out and clean. NO LIDS.
White goods with purchased sticker from the Borough Office.
Plastics (#1 and #2 only) - rinsed out and clean. NO LIDS.
NEW: Now accepting Chip Board - cereal boxes, pizza boxes, soda boxes, detergent boxes, shoe boxes or like materials.
Unacceptable Recyclables
Broken glass of any kind Drinking glass and cups
China Window glass
Automobile glass Plastic motor oil bottles
PVC plastics Batteries
Paint containers Pesticide & Aerosol containers
White Goods Recycling Information
Purchase sticker at the Borough Office. Cost is $17.00 if picked up by the Borough Crew or $15.00 if you take it to the drop-off site. Acceptable white goods are as follows:
Refrigerators/Freezers (Clean with doors removed) Stoves
Washers/Dryers De-humidifiers
Dishwashers Water Heaters
Microwaves Air Conditioners
BRUSH PICKUP
Monthly brush and yard waste pickup will be on Monday of the first full week of each month (the same week as curbside recycling). Residents should have their brush out by 7:00 a.m. on Monday. Tree limbs cannot be larger than 6" in diameter and roots must be removed from bushes.
Yearly Schedule for Curbside Pickup for 2011
(Recycling must be placed at curbside by 7:30 a.m.)
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Thursday |
Friday |
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January |
6 |
7 |
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February |
10 |
11 |
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March |
10 |
11 |
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April |
7 |
8 |
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May |
5 |
6 |
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June |
9 |
10 |
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July |
7 |
8 |
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August |
4 |
5 |
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September |
8 |
9 |
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October |
6 |
7 |
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November |
10 |
11 |
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December |
8 |
9 |
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Thursday: All properties from Limestone Run north to the northern border of the Borough.
Friday: All properties from Limestone Run south to the southern border of the Borough.
If you are unsure of the day of the curbside pick-up for your property, please call the Borough Office at 742-8759.