Borough of Milton

Recycling

Public Works Department

2009 Schedules are available
at the Borough Office

Recycling

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 semi-annual 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.

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
Cereal boxes, pizza boxes, detergent boxes, shoe boxes, or like materials

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

1 BRUSH PICKUP- 1 SPRING AND 1 FALL BY WARDS
(Will be announced in the newspaper)

Residents that have brush or yard waste that need to be picked up other than the regularly scheduled Spring and Fall pickup should contact the Borough Office at 742-8759.

Yearly Schedule for Curbside Pickup for 2009