FOOD FACTS about MILK Bottles are still a big problem, and everyone can help to keep the milk supply going by rinsing and putting out milk bottles immediately they are empty. Your milkman has been asked to collect any milk bottles offered to him, even if they do not belong to his dairy, but remember he can only carry back a certain number each day. If you fetch your milk yourself, always take the empties back when you buy each fresh supply. Household Milk is back . . From October 14th you can get a tin of Household Milk on each Ration Book, every 8 weeks.