Milton Department of Public Works (DPW)

05/29/2026

🚨New Compost Bins Alert 🚨

Starting today, Milton DPW has expanded our communal compost bin program to two new locations and installed fancy protective covers!

Milton now has three drop off locations:

➡️DPW YARD: 629 Randolph Ave
➡️TOWN HALL: 525 Canton Ave
➡️MUNICIPAL LOT 'C' EAST MILTON: Across from 330 Granite Ave
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The bins are available 24/7 for food scrap drop offs and free of charge! For acceptable compost items, please use this guide here:
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68f29cab15b68a3f5c0911b8/69c592b01d850cea01fe109b_BlackEarthCompostGuide.docx.pdf

All bins are locked for safety with a combo lock. All bins have the same lock combo.

To access the lock code:
➡️Fill out the form on our website: https://www.miltonma.gov/1240/Compost-Services
➡️Use the QR code on the bins for direct access to the form.

Questions?
📞Call 617-898-4968
📧Email [email protected]

🌸Happy Composting!🌸
Sustainable Milton MATown of MiltonMilton Access TV

05/26/2026

We won't leaf you hanging: Flower pots and trays (aka flats) do NOT go in the recycling. Some garden centers may take them back, but you'll need to ask before you donate. Splitting plants? 🌱 Be sure to disinfect all pots and trays you give away to make sure you don't pass along any invasives (like jumping worms and black swallow wort).

Take the guesswork out of recycling: Check RecycleSmartMA.org to see what goes in (and stays out of) your bin.

📸 Keep Massachusetts Beautiful

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

🚨Trash and Recycling Delay🚨

Due to the holiday on Monday May 25th, trash and recycling services will be delayed by 1 day next week. Please place materials curbside 1 day after your normal service day.

Questions?
Give us a call at 617-898-4900

05/21/2026

Nothing like a hot drink on a cold morning. ☕ Level up your caffeine fix by bringing your own reusable mug—many coffee shops will serve your drink in it! Need to go with a paper cup? Brew-tiful news: Paper cups are now recyclable in MA. Remove the lid and recycle the empty paper cup.

Bookmark the Recyclopedia to check what goes in the bin when you're on the go: RecycleSmartMA.org

05/20/2026

But seriously: When it comes to plastic recycling, focus on the shape, not the number. The ""chasing arrows"" do NOT indicate whether you can recycle an item!

Plastic bottles, jars, jugs, tubs, and clear deli containers = recyclable. ♻️ Check our Smart Recycling Guide at RecycleSmartMA.org to find quick tips on what to put in your bin.

05/14/2026

New Pilot Program!

This year the Town of Dedham and Town of Milton will allow pre-registered Dedham and Milton residents to attend their Household Hazardous Waste events!

Residents must register to attend the event outside of their Town.

To register:
Contact your Town's HHW coordinator listed below.

Dedham's HHW event:
Saturday July 25th, 2026 from 9am to 12pm @ 55 River Street Dedham, MA
[email protected]

Milton's HHW event:
Saturday September 26th, 2026 9am to 12pm @ 629 Randolph Ave Milton, MA
[email protected]

Have questions or want more information?
💻Visit our webpage at: https://www.miltonma.gov/363/Household-Hazardous-Waste

Town of Milton Town of Dedham DPW

05/07/2026

The Town is preparing for the 2026 Lead Service Replacement Project to kick off starting in May.

Work under this project includes replacing identified lead water services lines at approximately 40 properties and completing approximately 500 test pit inspections to identify unknown water service line materials.

The project has been awarded to E.B. Rotondi, out of Stoneham, MA. Residents will start to receive notices from the contractor on Town Letterhead over the next few weeks. Residents may have also started to see dig safe/utility spray paint markings in the street or sidewalk in the proposed work areas in preparation for the work.

This project stems from the EPA's Lead Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and is part of the Town's ongoing efforts to update and maintain the water service line inventory and remove lead pipes throughout the system.

More information about the project is available on the DPW's webpage:

In compliance  with the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) the material of water services in the Town can be found and searched for in the link below.

05/06/2026

Thank you to all of our Green Up Milton volunteers that took part in the Town-wide community clean up event this past weekend!
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Over 200+ volunteers collected almost 100 trash bags full of litter across Town as well as cleaned up car parts, basketball hoops, old grills, baseballs, and even more! 💪

Thank you for beautifying Milton and protecting our environment! ☮️

Questions about the event or wanna learn more?
Email [email protected]
or call us at 617-898-4968

Sustainable Milton MA