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Milton announces paint, chemicals collection

Milton residents can drop off paints and certain chemicals at a city-sponsored collection March 21, but only if they register in advance. AJC FILE
Milton residents can drop off paints and certain chemicals at a city-sponsored collection March 21, but only if they register in advance. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
March 5, 2020

Milton has announced a Household Paint and Chemicals Collection to be held later this month, and it will be open only to city residents who sign up in advance.

The collection is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend. To receive the registration link, residents should sign up for the city's newsletter and emails at: https://conta.cc/2uTcRxq

Registrations will fill quickly, city officials said. Accepted materials will include latex and oil-based paints, lawn and garden chemicals, pool chemicals, cleaning products, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and flammable substances such a kerosene and gasoline.

Information: Teresa Stickels, 678-242-2509 or teresa.stickels@cityofmiltonga.us or https://bit.ly/2VKhnJD

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