2009 Annual Report.pdf - Town of Milton

With an aged fleet, the new technology, and environmental concerns, the
personnel of central maintenance continue to perform an outstanding job keeping
the town’s fleet up and running. The garage has two mechanic’s working
to keep about 140 pieces of equipment maintained and running.
After 39 years of service mechanic Paul Hazel retired this year. We wish
him well in his retirement.
COLLECTION OF REFUSE
In fiscal year 2009, all of the Town’s solid waste services (trash, recycling,
yard waste, large appliance picks) were provided through year two of a five-year
contract with Waste Management, Inc. During FY09, Town residents generated
approximately 5,062 tons of municipal solid waste (i.e. trash) which was picked
up curbside. Milton’s trash is transported by Waste Management to a Waste-
To-Energy incinerator in Saugus. As always, the DPW continues to focus on
providing the best customer service regarding curbside pickups to Milton residents.
COLLECTION OF RECYCLING
FY 2009 was the 16 th year of the Town’s curbside recycling program. Milton
residents continue to be diligent recyclers: Milton’s overall recycling rate
was 55%, WHICH RANKS AMOUNG THE HIGHEST IN THE Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. Town residents recycled approximately 3,522 tons of
co-mingles (bottles, cans) and mixed paper. This figure does not include electronics,
scrap metal, and large appliances.
COLLECTION OF YARD WASTE
During FY09, the DPW provided 15 weeks of yard waste pickup for residents:
14 weeks for yard waste and one week for holiday trees. The total tonnage
collected from curbside services was approximately 1850 Tons.
RECYCLING CENTER
Although the Recycling Center at 629 Randolph Avenue is only open the
first Saturday of every month from 9am-noon, it remains a popular destination
for Milton residents. The Recycling Center continues to collect books, clothing,
propane tanks, mercury-bearing items (thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent
bulbs, non-alkaline batteries), non-freon white items, and freon items
such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and de-humidifiers.
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