Ocean County Recycling Centers

Ocean County runs county-level recycling drop-off centers for residents, and many towns operate their own municipal drop-off yards. Listings below are being compiled from county and municipal sources.

Before visiting: confirm hours, accepted materials, fees and access rules directly with the facility. This directory is independent and not affiliated with any county or facility.

• Ocean County Southern Recycling Center
  Preliminary

  Address

  379 Haywood Road, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

  Materials

  Curbside recyclables, Paint (latex, oil, boat, spray), Electronics (TVs, small appliances), Motor oil and filters (5 gallons), Antifreeze (5 gallons), Auto and rechargeable batteries, Books, Cooking oil, Fluorescent and LED bulbs, Rigid plastic, Shredded paper, Textiles, Tires (fee may apply)

  Hours

  Monday–Saturday: special waste, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Residential curbside drop-off: county website says 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 2026 guide says 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Confirm opening time.

  Phone

  609-978-0913

  County-operated center. Materials shown are a selection from the county's 2026 special-waste guide, not an exhaustive list. Special waste uses separate buildings and shorter hours than the curbside-recyclables station. Official sources differ on curbside opening time; confirm before visiting. Tire fees may apply.

  Ocean County — centers, addresses and hours ↗Ocean County — 2026 Recycling Guide (PDF) ↗
• Ocean County Northern Recycling Center
  Preliminary

  Address

  601 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

  Materials

  Curbside recyclables, Paint (latex, oil, boat, spray), Electronics (TVs, small appliances), Motor oil and filters (5 gallons), Antifreeze (5 gallons), Auto and rechargeable batteries, Books, Cooking oil, Fluorescent and LED bulbs, Rigid plastic, Shredded paper, Textiles, Tires (fee may apply)

  Hours

  Monday–Saturday: special waste, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Residential curbside drop-off: county website says 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 2026 guide says 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Confirm opening time.

  Phone

  732-367-0802

  Materials shown are a selection of official drop-off items. Special waste has separate buildings and shorter hours. Brush/leaves use 535 South Oberlin Avenue, not this entrance. Official sources differ on curbside opening time; confirm first. Tire fees may apply.

  Ocean County — centers, addresses and hours ↗Ocean County — 2026 Recycling Guide (PDF) ↗

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