HOMEOWNERS PROPANE TANK DISPOSAL DAY
The City of Milford and Milford Fire Department will be conducting “Propane Collection Day” on Saturday, May 15, 2010 to collect 20 lb propane cylinders (i.e. from gas grills). The collection is for Milford residents only and proof of residency will be required. There is no cost for this collection.
The collection will take place at 55 Wheelers Farm Road (Station 7) in the upper parking lot from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The following shall be adhered to:
· Have proof of residency ready
· Tanks should be transported in an upright position.
· Tanks should be secured in place to prevent accidental tip-over
· A safety plug must be in place
· The valve must be in the closed position
· It is preferable the driver only transports the tank(s)
· DO NOT vent the tank prior to transporting
· We will take full, partially filled and empty tanks
· Tanks should be transported with the vehicle windows open.
· Tanks showing signs of damage or deterioration can not be refilled
· No smoking during the transport of the tank or in the drop off area
Propane tanks smaller than 10 lbs. in volume will not be accepted. City residents may dispose of “small 1 pound camp stove propane cylinders” at the Household Hazwaste Central located at Regional Water Authority’s Headquarters, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven (203) 401-2712. or visit their website at:www.rwater.com and click on the HazWaste Central link.
For more information, please call the Fire Marshal’s Office at 874-6321 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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