Milford’s spring bulk waste pickup program has been postponed to June.
While traditionally held each May, this year’s spring bulk waste pickup is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The planned pickup is subject to change and conditioned upon residents respecting new restrictions and rules intended to mitigate safety concerns and promote social distancing.
Health-related requirements for bulk pickup are:
– bulk waste set-out for pickup must be limited to items which can be physically lifted/handled by one DPW employee;
– DPW employees collecting bulk waste should not be approached;
– small bulk waste items must be bagged or boxed;
– bulk waste must be placed away from regular trash/recycling containers; and
– bulk waste must be set out for collection no sooner than the Friday prior to and no later than the Sunday prior to the scheduled pickup.
The residential pick up service requires the homeowner to prepare and separate the bulky waste. Metal must be separated from burnable items. Yard waste should be placed in disposable paper bags. Brush and wood must be cut to four-foot lengths and tied in bundles. No more than four passenger car tires may be included in the items set out for collection. Electronics and white goods are also collected. Similar items should be placed together in bags and containers.
All acceptable items placed at the curb will be taken, including containers.
The following items are prohibited from bulk waste pickup: hazardous waste; any liquid waste, including oil-based paint; propane tanks; grass clippings, logs and stumps; sheetrock, concrete/cement, bricks, porcelain tubs, sinks or toilets and other demolition material.
Bulk waste pickup for those with Monday garbage days will be Monday, June 1; for those with Tuesday garbage days will be Monday, June 8; for those with Thursday garbage days will be Monday, June 15; and for those with Friday garbage days will be Monday, June 22.
The Milford Transfer Station is currently open and will maintain normal operating hours. Questions should be directed to the Public Works Office at 203-783-3265.