Recycling Guide
OCEAN COUNTY
2023
Keep Ocean County clean,
reduce, reuse, recycle!
CO.OCEAN.NJ.US/RECYCLE OCEAN COUNTY RECYCLES RECYCLE COACH APP
Recycling News
Ocean County Recycling Centers
Curbside Recycling
Curbside Pick-up & Municipal Programs
The Journey of Your Recyclables
Special Waste Drop-o
Paint Disposal Program
Document Shredding
Household Hazardous Waste
Brush, Leaves & Garden Products
Volunteering Opportunities
Medical Waste
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Items
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Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management
For questions contact us at ocrecy[email protected]
or call 732-506-5047
Dear Residents,
We all have a role in preserving the environment, and
Ocean County makes every eort to provide convenient
programs allowing each of us to participate.
This guide will help you navigate Ocean County’s recy-
cling programs. Two County-operated recycling cen-
ters, and numerous municipal centers, provide conve-
nient locations for residents to drop o old paint, plastic
Barbara Jo Crea Commissioner Liaison
Ocean County Board of Commissioners
lawn furniture, and electronics. To learn more about our recycling
program, view a calendar of special events, and access our most up-to-date
recycling information, you may visit our website co.ocean.nj.us/recycle and
social media pages @ocrecycles.
It is with great pleasure that I join with my colleagues on the Board of Com-
missioners in presenting to you the annual Ocean County Recycling Guide.
With your help, Ocean County will continue to be a true leader in recycling
and sustainability.
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Ocean County
Recycling Centers
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Recyclables Drop-O
Visit our curbside recyclables station at
both centers Mon-Sat 7 am to 7 pm.
NRC 601 New Hampshire Ave. Lakewood.
SRC 379 Haywood Rd. Manahawkin.
Bring your paint, electronics, motor oil,
and many other materials (see page 5)
to our special waste buidlings. Services
Available Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Special Waste Drop-O
Free Garden Products
We produce top quality compost and
mulch at our facilities, made from
resident’s brush & leaves. No weeds or
construction waste is ever used.
Accepted at our recycling centers, residents
can come visit both locations
NRC 535 South Oberlin Ave. Lakewood
SRC 379 Haywood Rd. Manahawkin
Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Brush & Leaves Disposal
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Clean & Dry Materials ONLY
Alkaline batteries can go in regular garbage
CO.OCEAN.NJ.US/RECYCLE OCEAN COUNTY RECYCLES RECYCLE COACH APP
Curbside pick up and
municipal programs
Contact Your Town’s Recycling Coordinator
Barnegat
Barnegat Light
Bay Head
Beach Haven
Beachwood
Berkeley
Brick
Eagleswood
Harvey Cedars
Island Heights
Jackson
Lacey
Lakehurst
Lakewood
Lavallette
Little Egg Harbor
Long Beach
Manchester
Mantoloking
Ocean
Ocean Gate
Pine Beach
Plumsted
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Beach
Seaside Heights
Seaside Park
Ship Bottom
South Toms River
Staord
Surf City
Toms River
Tuckerton
609-698-0080
609-494-9196
732-899-6782
609-492-2525
732-286-6010
732-341-1022
732-451-4066
609-296-3040
609-494-6905
732-270-6424
732-928-1311
609-693-1100
732-657-9797
732-905-3405
732-793-7766
609-296-3600
609-361-6676
732-350-4382
732-475-6983
609-693-3302
732-269-3166
732-349-6425
609-758-2241
732-892-1287
732-892-1118
732-793-0313
732-793-5100
609-494-2171
732-349-0403
609-597-1000
609-494-2400
732-255-1000
609-296-5058
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The Journey of Your
Recyclables
After you place your
recyclables at the curb.
Your municipality provides
transportation to our Recycling
Centers.
We sort your materials and
market them.
Non-recyclable items are sent to
the landll, at higher costs; items
may contaminate clean recycla-
bles and damage equipment.
Manufacturers around the
world transform your waste
into new products.
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Special Waste Drop-o
NEVER in Curbside Recycling
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Contact your local DPW, some accept these items.
Antifreeze
Batteries (Auto & Rechargeable)
Boat Shrink Wrap
Books
Brush & Leaves
Cooking Oil
Electronics (Phones, Computers & TVs)
Fluorescent & LED Bulbs
Inkjet/Laser Cartridges
Motor Oil & Filters
Paint Cans (Steel ONLY)
Paint (latex, oil, spray)
Rigid Plastic
Shredded Paper
Textiles (Donation Bins)
Thermostats (Mercury)
Tires (Fee May Apply)
Northern (NRC) 601 New Hampshire Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701
Southern (SRC) 379 Haywood Rd. Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Paint Disposal Program
Latex, Oil, Boat
& Spray Paint
Accepted Daily
Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 3 pm
Special Waste Drop-o at the
Northern & Southern
Recycling Centers
20 gallons per day per person. NO stains, polyurethanes or
varnishes (take to Household Hazardous Waste events).
The following towns provide this service
for their residents
No businesses or contractors!
Spray Paint ONLY at the
County’s Recycling Centers
Berkeley
Brick
Lacey
Little Egg Harbor
Pt. Pleasant Beach
Seaside Park
Toms River
Tuckerton
732-349-4616
732-451-4060
609-693-1100 x2301
609-296-5760
732-892-1118
732-793-5100 x303
732-255-1000 x8103
609-296-5058
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No need to wait for a
Household Hazardous Waste event!
Dried up paint can be disposed with regular trash
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Document Shredding
Safely shred condential documents
Household Hazardous Waste
Registration Required
Paper ONLY - 5 File boxes max.
Reusable containers welcome.
NO BLACK PLASTIC BAGS!
DO BRING
AEROSOLS
AUTO PRODUCTS
CLEANING PRODUCTS
POOL CHEMICALS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
GASOLINE
HERBICIDES/PESTICIDES
MERCURY-CONTAINING DEVICES
PAINT/THINNERS
POLYURETHANES/POLISHES
PROPANE TANKS
STAINS/VARNISHES
DO NOT BRING
ASBESTOS
BATTERIES
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
CYLINDERS (INCLUDES OXYGEN TANKS)
ELECTRONICS
EXPLOSIVES (INCLUDES BOAT FLARES)
INFECTIOUS WASTE
FLUORESCENT AND BULBS
MEDICATIONS/SYRINGES
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
SMOKE DETECTORS
UNIDENTIFIABLE CHEMICALS
Materials accepted in our special waste program see page 5.
Events during Spring & Fall
Schedule available at co.ocean.nj.us/recycle
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OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS & TAXPAYERS
Events open for allotted
time or until truck lls.
Batteries and electronics are a FIRE hazard.
Books, Junk Mail, Greeting Cards, Photos, X-Rays, CDs.
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Dates and registration at co.ocean.nj.us/recycle
Limit 20 gallons liquid & 200 lbs. dry materials.
Proof of residency required: Driver’s license or tax bill.
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Brush & Leaves Disposal
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Northern (NRC) 535 South Oberlin Avenue, Lakewood, NJ
Southern (SRC) 379 Haywood Rd. Manahawkin, NJ
Ideal compost pH
Compost Data Sheet
Single Ground Mulch
Excellent for walkways or garden beds, great
weed suppression and moisture retention.
Double Ground Mulch
Perfect for garden beds, ner mulch.
Finished Leaf Compost
A great choice for intensively planted ower,
shrub and vegetable beds. Compost adds
organic matter back to the soil faster than
mulch. Ideal to use during Spring.
Brush Less than 4 inch diameter
Leaves Unbagged Leaves ONLY
No weeds, invasive species like
bamboo, or anything with roots.
Free Garden Products
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Many municipal sites oer this service, contact your DPW.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Compost: Food Waste
Annual class trains volunteers to
promote the benets of composting,
recycling and sustainability through
education and public outreach.
Art: Recycling Containers
Bring art and sustainability together, our
recycling Igloos are in over 120 locations
around Ocean County. Get a chance to
feature your artwork and help recycle!
Education Programs
Visit our website to request
presentations, order recycling
decals, recycling guides,
composting guides, and more!
For more information email
ocrecy[email protected]
Our outreach team can support your education pro-
grams with materials and presentations on topics
related to pollution, recycling, composting, waste
reduction and other sustainability topics.
Clean-ups
The Ocean County Clean Communities
Program supports volunteer groups by
providing training and supplies for beach
and open spaces clean-ups.
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What to do with Medical Waste
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Medication Expired or Unused
24/7 DROP-OFF BOXES AT
MOST POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Disposing of medications down the drain or toilet,
contaminates the water supply.
Help prevent poisoning, and misuse in your community.
Needle & Syringe Disposal
Community Medical Center
99 Rt 37 W, Toms River 732-557-8000 ext-18005
Ocean Medical Center
425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick 732-836-4297
Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 Rte 72 W, Manahawkin 609-597-6011
More information: ochd.org
Button (Coin) Batteries
Used for Hearing Aids, Glucose Meter,
Thermometers, Scales & other devices.
Tape the ends before dropping o at
Northern (NRC) 601 New Hampshire Ave. Lakewood
Southern (SRC) 379 Haywood Rd. Staord
Mon-Sat from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Bin Fire Hazard - Recycle via drop o ONLY
Monmouth Medical Center
600 River Ave, Lakewood 732-363-1900 ext 24689
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What to do with Medical Waste
Oxygen Tanks
Oxygen Supply Co. - Toms River (732) 281-2990
Industrial Welding Supply -Lakewood (732) 367-7100
Atlas Welding Supply Co. - Lakewood (732)363-1148
TriState Recycling - Beachwood - (732) 286-6358
X-rays
Did you know? X-rays contain
Silver, a nite resource, recycling
them helps reduce mining it &
protects the environment.
Monmouth Wire 732-922-3320
computerreclamation.com
Should be disposed through the company it was pur-
chased or received from.
You could also take the valve o (if empty ONLY) and recy-
cle at a local scrap metal yard.
Mobility Aids & Equipment
Goodwill accepts walkers, canes,
wheelchairs, bathing aides, & more
Brick - (732) 477-1059
Bayville - (732) 269-2902
Point Pleasant - (856)-439-0200
Toms River - (856) 439-0200
For full list visit goodwillnj.org
If your municipality uses Monmouth Wire Xrays can
be dropped o inside the Electronics Waste bin.
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How to get rid of
Appliances
Bulky Waste (Furniture) & Construction
Dispose of non-working appliances as scrap metal
Appliance Recycling Program. Rebate for working refrig-
erators, freezers, AC Units & dehumidiers. FREE Pick-Up.
Schedule an appointment at arcaincutility.com/NJ or
contact your energy provider
Atlantic City Electric Customers 866-353-0007
JCPL Customers 1-800-662-3115
1. Donate or sell items in good condition
Habitat for Humanity will pick up 2 or more items for free
nohfh.com/restore
2. Some municipalities oer bulk pick-up.
3. Ocean County Landll.
Located at 2498 Rt 70 Manchester, NJ. Call 732-323-8528
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Unwanted Items
Flags
If you’d like assistance on proper ag disposal contact
your local VFW (The Veterans of Foreign Wars) or the
American Legion, nd a drop o near you at their website.
Plastic bags, lm, and wrap
Most retailers have a plastic bag drop o bin.
E.g. Target, Kohls, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
Find a location near you at plasticlmrecycling.org
Mattresses
Dispose with Bulk waste
Recycling options at byebyemattress.com for a fee.
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Propane Tanks
Scrap Metal & Wires
Towels & Bedding
Hardware stores will exchange empty propane tanks for
lled tanks. Call 1-800-258-7466 or go to BlueRhino.com
Some municipalities have collections or drop-o sites.
Or call a private facility:
Brick Recycling, Brick
Eastern Metal Recycling, Bayville
Price Auto Recycler’s, New Egypt
Sonny’s Recycling, Waretown
Tri-State Recycling, Toms River
732-477-0880
1-800-SCRAPIT
609-758-8035
609-971-7788
732-286-6358
Used items are accepted at Animal Shelters.
Northern Animal Facility
615 Freemont Ave, Jackson
732-657-8086 [email protected]g
How to get rid of
Toys
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Unwanted Items
Second Chance Toys run events for Earth Day & Christmas
with local organizations. For drop o locations visit
secondchancetoys.org
Hasbro, VTech® & LeapFrog®
Learn more at terracycle.com
Stued animals - Helpsy bins helpsy.co/nd-a-bin
Download the Recycle Coach App
for more items and diposal options
Southern Animal Facility
360 Haywood Rd Manahawkin
609-978-0127 [email protected]g
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Ocean County
Recycling Guide
A message from the Ocean County
Board of Commissioners.
Department of Solid Waste Management
Barbara Jo Crea Commissioner Liaison
Anthony M. Agliata, Director
129 Hooper Ave. Toms River, NJ 08754
co.ocean.nj.us/recycle Social Media @ocrecycles
Be Shore to Recycle Right!
Barbara Jo Crea
Virginia E. Haines
John P. Kelly
Gary Quinn
Joseph H. Vicari
