HOMEOWNERS PROPANE TANK DISPOSAL DAY
The City of Milford and the Milford Fire Department
will be conducting “Propane Tank Collection Day”
on Saturday, June 27, 2009 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 followings 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 transport the
tank(s).
- DO NOT vent the tank prior to transporting.
We will take full, partially filled and empty 20 lb
tanks.
Tanks should be transported with the vehicle windows
open.
Tanks showing signs of damage or deterioration
cannot 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 Headquarters, 90 Sargent
Drive, New Haven (203) 401-2712 or visit their
website at: www.rwater.com
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.
