Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Department of Public Works
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Department of Public Works
Depending on what type of paint you wish to dispose of:
- Latex (water-based) Paint - can be disposed of through you regular trash, just make sure that all the paint is dry. Simply add kitty litter, sand, or a waste paint hardener additive to the latex paint to dry it out. Then place it curbside on your regular collection day. If you have several cans of paint you may wish to place them in a trash bag with a trash sticker, do not exceed 40 lbs.
- Oil-based Paint - Cannot be disposed of through the regular trash as it is considered a hazardous material. Oil-based paint may be brought to the annual DPW Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Click here to learn more information: https://www.townofmilton.org/363/Household-Hazardous-Waste
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Department of Public Works
When Town Hall is open to the public, backyard composters can be purchased at the Treasurer's Office located at Town Hall, 525 Canton Avenue. For more information please go to: https://www.townofmilton.org/1240/Compost-Services
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Department of Public Works
Plot plans may be purchased at the Engineering Department located in the Milton Town Hall, 2nd floor 525 Canton Avenue.
Plot plans are available for pick up between 8 am and 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday at a cost of $3 each.
You may also use our GIS Online Mapper to create your own plot plan.
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Department of Public Works
If you have a missed trash, recycling or yard waste collection issue please Call the Milton DPW Office at 617-898-4900 and leave a message on the DPW trash line.
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Department of Public Works
To report a street light outage for Town owned streetlights please call 617-898-4900 or Online "REPORT A PROBLEM" Link with a description of the location. The best location is the pole number (as shown) with the nearest street address.
To report a pothole please call DPW Operations at 617-898-4900 during regular business hours or leave a message at that number if calling at night or on weekends. Residents can also email the DPW at Potholes email and include the street address and the nearest cross-street where the pothole is located.