GARBAGE AND RECYCLING GUIDE

The Borough of Milford has adopted single-stream recycling. We hope that this will increase participation, efficiency and flexibility, while reducing transportation costs. All recyclables can now be co-mingled in the same container. Materials no longer need to be sorted, separated or tied as in the past. 
 

GARBAGE is collected every Monday. If New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day fall on a Monday, garbage will be collected the following day. All residents should use the garbage and recycling containers provided by the Borough. Please place garbage containers curbside the night before scheduled pick-up.

CHRISTMAS TREES – collection will start during the week of: JANUARY 5, 2026

ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY - is scheduled to be held on JUNE 27, 2026 (4TH Saturday)

BRANCHES ONLY shall be cut, tied in bundles and brought to the curb by 5am for collection on the following dates: Brush, garden materials and lawn clippings can no longer be collected.

LEAVES – MUST BE PLACED IN BROWN PAPER LEAF BAGS**
April 08 June 10 August 12 October 07, 21 May 13 July 15 September 09 November 11, 24 (Tues.) – Final Pickup of the Year
*Note: The Borough can no longer bring brush, lawn clippings, and garden materials to the Borough/Government site due to state mandated stormwater regulations. The Borough can only collect branches. No brush, garden materials, or lawn clippings will be accepted. Any bags or bundles that contain these items will not be taken by the Borough.
**Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.

RECYCLING: Recycling is collected every other Tuesday. Please place recycling out the night before your scheduled pick-up day. Collections begin at 7 AM. If you’re recycling is not out when the service personnel arrive, pick-up will not be made until the next collection day.