Ten Ways Customers Can Make Their Milky’s Job Easier

1. Place empties next to the caddy, not inside it

This is the classic one. Leaving the empties beside the caddy means the milkman can drop the fresh bottles straight in without juggling cold glass in the dark.

2. Rinse bottles before returning them

A quick swill keeps crates clean, reduces smells, and makes the milkman’s sorting job far nicer at 4am.

3. Keep the doorstep area clear

Bags, bins, scooters, and recycling boxes can become hazards in the dark. A clear path is a gift.

4. Leave a small light on or use a motion light

Not bright floodlights — just enough to help them see the caddy and avoid tripping.

5. Make sure pets can’t reach the doorstep

Dogs that bark or cats that knock bottles over can slow the round down. A closed gate or porch door helps a lot.

6. Use a weather‑proof note if you need to change your order

A simple clip-on note holder or a laminated card avoids soggy paper and confusion.

7. Keep the caddy in the same place

Milk rounds rely on rhythm. A consistent spot means no hunting around in the dark.

8. Upside-down bottles

Make sure the bottles are the correct way around, the opening at the top. Some people leave them upside down to dry, but the milkman then has to place them upright to pick them up with their fingers.  

9. Make sure the caddy lid works properly

A broken or missing lid means rainwater, slugs, or frost — all of which slow the milkman down.

10. Let the milkman know about access issues

Roadworks, a new gate code, a broken path, or a loose step — a quick heads-up helps them plan the safest route.