Single Stream Recycling is now available in Milton!
Beginning January 24th, 2011, the Town of Milton will be starting a Single Stream recycling pilot program with Waste Management, the Town's municipal solid waste and recycling vendor.
Highlights of Single Stream recycling include:
- No Sorting of recyclables necessary. All recyclables can be combined into one or more container.
- Cardboard no longer has to be reduced to 3' x 3' bundles
- You may continue using your existing recycle bins, or you may use up to a 32-gallon standard trash barrel for recyclables. Barrels should be clearly marked "Recycling". Free "Single Stream Recycling" stickers for barrels are now available at Town Hall and at the DPW Yard.
- The same types of recyclables are still being collected. Recyclables should still be cleaned as usual. But no sorting is required!
Benefits of Single Stream Recycling
- Ease and convenience for residents
- Neater, cleaner streets on trash day
- Single stream programs typically increase recycling participation, thus reducing overall trash tonnage generated.
The old curbside recycling guidelines can be found HERE.
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