The Town of Milton will collect yard waste next week.
The final yard waste collection of the year will be the week of December 10 to December 14. Questions about the pickup can be directed to the DPW Trash Line at 617-898-4900. Below are some simple guidelines from the Milton DPW.
Milton Department of Public Works will flush water mains in the town beginning September 24.
The Town of Milton will be conducting its fall water main flushing program beginning the week of September 24, 2012 continuing until completion. Flushing will take place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., nightly. Water main flushing is an efficient method of improving water quality and is an important part of a water distribution system maintenance program. The flushing activity may cause discolored water due to dissolved iron. The water may not be aesthetically pleasing, but according to the environmental protection agency is not a public health threat. The Milton DPW will closely monitor the water quality. Persons who experience discoloration should clear their water system by running their cold water for several minutes until the…
A Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held at the DPW Yard on Saturday, September 15.
On Saturday, September 15, 2012, the Milton Department of Public Works will hold a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day for Milton residents. Collection hours are from 9 a.m. to noon. The collection takes place at the DPW Yard, 629 Randolph Avenue, rain or shine. Materials should be left, where possible, in their original containers. Containers should be put in sturdy boxes and placed in the trunk of a vehicle so that contents will be easy to remove. Residents will remain in their vehicles during the entire collection process. The following items can be brought to the collection: These items will not be accepted: Except for the items listed below, the collection is free for Milton residents: No cash will be accepted. Please pay…
The Milton Department of Public Works will open its doors to Milton residents for an open house on Saturday, May 19.
The DPW Open House, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the Milton DPW Yard, 629 Randolph Avenue, celebrates National Public Works Week and the thousands of men and women who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as Public Works. At this fun-filled, free family event, Milton residents can enjoy hotdogs and cotton candy as they learn about what the Milton DPW does everyday to maintain our roads, water, sewage and solid waste systems. Children can climb aboard DPW trucks to honk the big horns and marvel at the recycling magic of BJ Hickman, who will be performing at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. In addition, the ninth annual “Larry DeCelle Friend of the DPW Award” will be presented to an …
